The art of the quantum leap

Article Abstract:

The history of the development of the 'giant magneto-resistive' (GMR) head and its impact on the computer industry is examined. The GMR head was a quantum leap in data storage, allowing computer hard-drives to jump from a few gigabytes to tens and then hundreds of gigabytes.

History, Design and construction, Computer storage device industry, Magnetic media, Magnetic storage media

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The multimedia wipeout: why are CD-ROMs such bad business?

Article Abstract:

The highly-successful CD-ROM 'Myst' inspired many to try to duplicate its success, but most of those who tried simply lost money. In many ways, multimedia CD-ROMs have failed to live up to expectations, and part of the reason is the uniform lack of quality in the industry.

Product information, Marketing, Computer peripherals industry, CD-ROM, CD-ROM disks

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Store wars

Article Abstract:

Developments affecting data storage companies, including increased demand and lower storage costs are examined in detail.

Economic aspects, Information storage and retrieval, Information storage and retrieval systems

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