john ball wrote:
First off, I would like to add that I am only 17 but
to answer the question, yes, the stringy floppy was to a degree
just like the 8-track drive people made. Actually, I have here instructions on how to
modify a regular 8-track deck
to work with a regular TRS-80 model I.
I am 17+ :)
I think a drum computer model be made using
standard components and this could give some
insite on the real hardware design.
PS. Remember the first computer Cray built was using
Ge reject transistors.