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Network Dictionary – Spinning Rust

24th November 2008 By Leave a Comment

Spinning Rust – term for conventional hard disk drives with motors and using ferrous-based platters for data storage. Probably derogatory now that Flash Drives are beginning to replace conventional drives.

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