> >Cores large enough for visual indication of
magnetic field would be in the
> >10-20AMPS select curent range. Not a real possibility.
> How long does core stay magnetized without power?
Forever, as far as I've been told.
it is said that Fe is the most lasting element in the table,
but I'm not shure if the cores can maintain their orientation
within a black hole ...
> How many bytes of battery-backed RAM are there in
a typical PC?
128?
Hmm on several BIOS implementations there are additional RAM areas,
and dont forget the flash parts for setup information.
Gruss
H.
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