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Wait, what? The Linux Kernel Mailing List archives lived on ONE PC? One BROKEN PC?

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The plastic film for DDS tape drives came from a single Japanese manufacturer too. They went out of operation following an earthquake and there was a temporary shortage as a result. DDS was important at the time.

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