keithe@teklabs.UUCP (Keith Ericson) (05/12/84)
[hi, dad. did the line-eater get this?] mass-storage backup unit (preferably cartridge tape) that will connect to my PC's serial port to back-up my (10-Mbyte) hard disk? I can't really justify the purchase of a dedicated (tape) backup system, but if it could be used with several PCs - which is why I suggest using the serial port, 'cause we all have those installed - then maybe I could swing the bucks out of my boss (or his boss, or his boss' boss...). Yes, I know it would be slow. But if the backup unit can hold the full 10 Mbytes without switching cartridges (or any other operator intervention) then I could start it when I leave the office, and let it run until completion. The next day I'd store away the tape and be able to move the backup-unit on to the next PC. Reply to the net (net.micro.pc, please) as others may be interested, too.. keith ericson at teklabs