> > > Also to worry about:
> > > * Paper rot (paper documents that are crumbling due to acid in the
> > paper)
> > > * Bit rot (EPROMS or magnetic media that are nearing their
> > theoretical
> > > lifespan)
> > I was going to mention that.
> > Also electrolytic capacitors that need reformed.
> > Old oil/grease in fan bearings and the like, which has turned to
> > varnish/wax and seized the bearings.
> If it hasn't been mentioned yet, rubber rollers inside tape drives, paper
> tape and punch card readers and punches...basically rubber rollers in
> anything mechanical.
Didn't Philip K. Dick recommend Ubik ?
Received on Sat Oct 09 2004 - 11:51:09 BST
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