avruch@alioth.MIT.EDU (Max Avruch) (12/06/90)
We recently purchased an Exabyte tape drive to make data transfer
between the observatory and our computer easier, and to make
short-term backups (not archive tapes).
However, we've heard that some 8mm video tapes are better than
others for data storage. Does anyone have any advice on this topic?
We are interested in information on :
1) 2-hr and 15-min length tapes. If you can,
please name (brand) names.
2) Where to get them. Have you had any good/bad experiences
with particular mail order firms or retail outlets?
3) Any other miscellaneous information you would like to share.
Please respond to avruch@alioth.mit.edu. I will compile a
summary of the responses and post it to comp.periphs. (If you request
a copy in your response I'll mail it to you). Thanks in advance.
-Ian Avruch avruch@alioth.mit.edu