by Barkley Hound on August 30th, 2009

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Are magnetic tapes still used for storage in large mainframe computers?

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  • by Tinkerbell on August 30th, 2009

    Tinkerbell

    Yes tapes are still used, often for backup solutions. They usually have a very high bit density.

    I have used tape backups in nearly every position I have worked in.

    It isn't as common as it once was but it is still out there, possibly more prevalent than you'd think.

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  • by HungryGuy on August 30th, 2009

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    Yes. They're just not big reels any more. They're cartridges slightly smaller than a VHS cartridge.

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  • by Thriftymaid on August 30th, 2009

    Thriftymaid

    yes

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  • by van Rijn Gogh on August 30th, 2009

    van Rijn Gogh

    I don't know for sure,... for I don't think duct tape is magnetic.LOL

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  • by Sandy - Sand on August 30th, 2009

    Sandy - Sand

    No way :) It's takes up loads of room and it rots.

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  • by greensceptic on August 30th, 2009

    greensceptic

    Beer makes for bad answers !

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