Re: an idea for higher capacity disks

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From: Comfy chair
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 1986 02:39

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Wait a minute. If we are talking about constant angular velocity (CAV)
disks, then the surface moves faster under the head on the outer
tracks.  Then to fit more sectors in you'd have to write the bits
faster, so you would still have to change the clock rate.

Am I missing something here?

	Ken

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From: ken@rochester.ARPA (Comfy chair)
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Subject: Re: an idea for higher capacity disks
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Date: Thu, 6-Nov-86 21:39:55 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov  6 21:39:55 1986
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Summary: but you *have* to write faster anyway

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