Re: Data disappearing

Steven Deneir wrote in message <6em17p$2uh$1_at_dalet.belnet.be>...
>Problem description

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The Theory on Disappearing Data

Assumption: Nothing in the universe can be destroyed. "Matter" simply change from one state to another.

Conclusion: When a byte is deleted, it is not destroyed.

Theory: When bytes are deleted they cluster around one another as they have same state, i.e. "deleted". After a certain amount of "clustering" and the spinning action of the disk platters that influences gravity and disturbs the magnetic field, a miniscule black hole is created microns above the surface of the disk platter. This black hole randomly sucks in bytes causing data to disappear.

Solution: Hold a very strong magnet over the disk to neutralise the black hole. (Only problem is that when the black hole is destroyed, it discharges all the deleted bytes randomly across the disk - this usually cause data corruption)

Proof: Meet me at your favourite pub and let's discuss it over a bottle or two of Tennessee Whiskey. You -will- agree with me before we finish off the 2nd bottle.

;-)
Billy Received on Tue Mar 17 1998 - 00:00:00 CST