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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Magnetic Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history covering Magnetic Tapes, initially used in the 1950s to replace punched cards, and used primarily today as a backup device. The artifact is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Magnetic Disks

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history covering magnetic disks, developed as efficient random access memory device. Additionally, a discussion on how a disk drive works is provided. The artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site...