Magnetic Media
Copyright © 1998 The Open Group


Product Standard
Media: Magnetic Media
Document Number: X98MM


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Product Standard

NAME

Magnetic Media

LABEL FOR LOGO

No label.

DESCRIPTION

This Product Standard provides functionality equivalent to the XPG3 Source Code Transfer Product Standard but with changed or updated media definitions. It represents the ability to read and write magnetic media of specific physical size/shapes and recording format.

CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Human-Computer Interface

Not applicable.

Portability Interface

Not applicable.

Programming Language Environment

Not applicable.

Interoperability
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Not applicable.

PORTABILITY ENVIRONMENT

Not applicable.

OVERRIDING STANDARDS

None.

INDICATORS OF COMPLIANCE

None.

MIGRATION

1600 bpi and 6250 bpi tapes are carried forward from the equivalent XPG3 Product Standard, but 5.25" disks and 3.5" 720k are no longer required.


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