:square tape: n. Mainframe magnetic tape cartridges for use with
IBM 3480 or compatible tape drives; or QIC tapes used on
workstations and micros. The term comes from the square (actually
rectangular) shape of the cartridges; contrast {round tape}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
IBM 3480 or compatible tape drives; or QIC tapes used on
workstations and micros. The term comes from the square (actually
rectangular) shape of the cartridges; contrast {round tape}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
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- square tape n.
Mainframe magnetic tape cartridges for use
with IBM 3480 or compatible tape drives;
or QIC tapes used on workstations and micros. The... - round tape: n. Industry-standard 1/2-inch magnetic tape (7-
or 9-track) on traditional circular reels. See... - round tape n.
Industry-standard 1/2-inch magnetic tape (7-
or 9-track) on traditional circular reels. See macrotape... - macrotape: /mak'roh-tayp/ n. An industry-standard reel of tape,
as opposed to a {microtape}. See also {round tape}... - macrotape /mak'roh-tayp/ n.
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