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Need to read from RA-60 disk packs

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nosuchthingasfree

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May 3, 2013, 4:52:55 PM5/3/13
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Hello, all!

I need to have data read from two RA-60 disk packs and one RL02K-DC
data cartridge, but don't have the equipment to do so. I was
wondering if someone had the equipment how much they would charge to
read the data off for me. The data is VMS data of some sort, but the
media is so old no one is quite sure what it is.

Thanks

Shawn

Johnny Billquist

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May 4, 2013, 9:41:10 AM5/4/13
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Ick! RA60 drives I have not seen in a while, and my experience with them
is that they are rather finicky. So it might turn out to be hard to read
them.

The RL02 would be super easy (atleast for me). The drive is reliable,
easy to handle, and there are plenty of them still around. I have a
couple at home, a few more at a place or two I know of, and so on...
However, shipping to Sweden/Switzerland is probably not a great idea, so
try finding someone closer. :-)

Johnny

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