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Rare 1970s UNIX Tape Discovered, Digitized for Global Access

1/8/2026

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The University of Utah research team discovered a rare UNIX Version 4 tape in a storage closet.
The tape, dating to the 1970s, was in good condition with minor corruption.
Experts at the Computer History Museum confirmed its significance.
The team made copies available online, enabling global access.
Professor Robert Ricci (University of Utah) said the find marks a pivotal moment in technology's evolution.

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Story summary

The University of Utah research team discovered a rare UNIX Version 4 tape in a storage closet.
The tape, dating to the 1970s, was in good condition with minor corruption.
Experts at the Computer History Museum confirmed its significance.
The team made copies available online, enabling global access.
Professor Robert Ricci (University of Utah) said the find marks a pivotal moment in technology's evolution.