Floppy Disk [HMC]
Object detail
Accession number
2017.60.3
Production period
Description
Floppy Disk: HMC disk in envelope printed with “HMC® / HM2-D”, with three blue stripes. Back of the envelope has “DISKETTE CARE AND HANDLING INFORMATION” with pictures and captions.
Printed sticker on disk with “HMC® / M582302 / Double Sided, Double Density, / 48 TPI, Soft Sectored, / 5.25” Diskette.” Also hand written on sticker “Track error 11” Also plain sticker on disk with with “Kristy’s Homework disk” handwritten in blue pen.
Printed sticker on disk with “HMC® / M582302 / Double Sided, Double Density, / 48 TPI, Soft Sectored, / 5.25” Diskette.” Also hand written on sticker “Track error 11” Also plain sticker on disk with with “Kristy’s Homework disk” handwritten in blue pen.
Brief History
This disc was used by the owners for saving school homework. It is an early example in our collection of schooling intersecting with computing. Noted on the disc is an error code, specifically 'Track error 11'. Error codes were frequently recorded as numeric or alphanumeric codes.
Marks
HMC® / HM2-D Printed
DISKETTE CARE AND HANDLING INFORMATION Printed
HMC® / M582302 / Double Sided, Double Density, / 48 TPI, Soft Sectored, / 5.25” Diskette Printed
Track error 11 Hand-written
Kristy’s Homework disk Hand-written
DISKETTE CARE AND HANDLING INFORMATION Printed
HMC® / M582302 / Double Sided, Double Density, / 48 TPI, Soft Sectored, / 5.25” Diskette Printed
Track error 11 Hand-written
Kristy’s Homework disk Hand-written
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Floppy Disk [HMC], 2017.60.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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