6384 Tapes -- MIDRANGE-L

Subject: 6384 Tapes
From: "James R. Newman, CDP" <newman400@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:11:03 -0500
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The system I recently obtained came with a 6384 tape drive in it.  Good news, 
right?  Well, yes, until I found out that the tapes are about $50 each!!!  

I understand that I can use other cheaper 1/4" tapes with it.  Has anyone done 
so?  If so, which tapes are you using?  TIA.


James R. Newman, CDP

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