3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]

glxxyz wrote: post #4

pilaf wrote: post #3

I get a 403 error. Any mirrors?

Check the diskette for physical damage on the recording surface and at the hub centerhole.

The liner inside the jacket cartridge is a special-purpose, non-woven, highly-durable fabric... so I'd be surprised if there was any physical damage.

Re: 3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]

#7

Post by vincheezel » Sun, Nov 02, 2025, 3:27 AM UTC

That’s the first time I’ve ever read the measurement “microinches”

Re: 3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]

#8

Post by summa_tech » Sun, Nov 02, 2025, 3:38 AM UTC

vincheezel wrote: post #7

That’s the first time I’ve ever read the measurement “microinches”

You see it used sometimes for plating thickness, for instance gold plating on PCBs or connectors.

Re: 3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]

#9

Post by userbinator » Sun, Nov 02, 2025, 3:54 AM UTC

vincheezel wrote: post #7

That’s the first time I’ve ever read the measurement “microinches”

1/1000th of a thou.

Re: 3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]

#10

Post by [deleted] » Sun, Nov 02, 2025, 4:03 AM UTC

userbinator wrote: post #9

vincheezel wrote: post #7

That’s the first time I’ve ever read the measurement “microinches”

1/1000th of a thou.

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