Golden Adj. [prob. From Folklore's `golden Egg'] When Used To Describe A Magnetic Medium (e.

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golden adj.

[prob. from folklore's `golden egg'] When
used to describe a magnetic medium (e.g., `golden disk',
`golden tape'), describes one containing a tested, up-to-spec,
ready-to-ship software version. Compare platinum-iridium.

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