Hard Drive Mysteries
A discussion unfolds about a 2011 firmware bug in Seagate hard drives that caused them to misinterpret their usage history. The conversation dives into the mechanics of hard drives, likening their read heads to vinyl record components, and explains the critical importance of avoiding head crashes to protect data integrity. The term "crash" itself has roots in these hardware failures, highlighting the historical connection between hardware malfunctions and computer terminology.In this clip
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115: Empathy for the Machine
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