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From: stevens@hsi.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.periphs
Subject: diskettes and x-rays
Message-ID: <111@hsi.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 8-Feb-84 14:13:44 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  8 14:13:44 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 10-Feb-84 03:42:40 EST
Organization: Health Systems Intl.  New Haven,CT
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Anyone know what happens to diskettes (or mag-tapes) when passed
through an X-ray field ?  I am specifically wondering what happens
to them when passed through the metal detectors at airports or when
sent through the mail.  Are there any recommended precautions (such
as wrapping them in aluminum foil) ?  I notice that the diskettes
sent as products that we buy are never protected in any way, yet we
just had one zapped somewhere during shipment to a client.
Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

	Richard Stevens
	Health Systems International, New Haven, CT
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