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To: Gus who wrote (5033)	11/30/1998 5:58:00 AM
From: Z Analyzer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9256

<<I am not familiar with the kind of technical problems that kind of asymmetrical drive design poses, >> Presumably, not much since a number of multi-platter drives have odd numbers of heads. By the way, I was curious about your thoughts on an article recently linked here which stated that the theoretical limit of drive densitiesis is only about 10 times that of current production drives. I would also suspect that the practical limit is considerably short of the theoretical limit. I was surprised to see us reaching that point so quickly. Seems it was only about 5 years ago that I remember Al Shugart stating the theoretical increase was still 1000 fold.

To: Gus who wrote (5033)	11/30/1998 2:54:00 PM
From: Mark Oliver	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 9256

It seems like there is perhaps a case made here in what you say for RDRT. I've sold off every other HDD stock I own except RDRT which I feel could still have room left for profit. Earlier there was mention of a shortage of MR heads, which really seems inconceivable. Then you discuss keeping the profits of the HSA in house, which is one of RDRT's strong areas. The reason why I questioned the single head platter was not logical. It was just based on my tendency to buy better systems. I feel sorry to let the capacity of the empty side slip by, but I understand the economics. Thanks for sharing your views. Regards, Mark