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Offline ironbut

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80 Year Anniversary of Magnetic Tape
« on: September 10, 2013, 02:22:14 PM »
September 9th marked the 80th anniversary of the first patent filed for magnetic tape
Here's a nice history lesson of the recording medium.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/09/history_of_magnetic_tape_part_one?page=1
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Re: 80 Year Anniversary of Magnetic Tape
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2013, 08:03:30 PM »
Another great find.
« Last Edit: September 11, 2013, 08:05:49 PM by Listens2tubes »
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Re: 80 Year Anniversary of Magnetic Tape
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2013, 08:51:47 PM »
Pretty much the day after Ray Dolby passed away, also marked the 50th anniversary of the Compact Cassette.
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