Re: Data Archive Methodology

Dave Coder (dcoder@u.washington.edu)
Tue, 27 May 1997 16:00:42 -0700

I just completed a brief overview for a forthcoming flow cytometry book.
You can see the basic information at:

http://nucleus.immunol.washington.edu/Research_facilities/dat_stre.htm

Included is a link to a table that summarizes options for replaceable
media.

Dave Coder
dcoder@u.washington.edu

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> From: Robert Pyle <pyle@smtpgw.kfshrc.edu.sa>
> To: Cytometry Mailing List <cytometry@flowcyt.cyto.purdue.edu>
> Subject: Data Archive Methodology
> Date: Tuesday, May 27, 1997 4:03 AM
>
>
> I know this subject was discussed some time ago but I need to know some
more
> information. We are interested in purchasing a data archive system that
will
> serve our entire lab. In the lab we have a FACS Vantage, FACScan, FACS
Caliber,
> FACS Trak and a Discovery Image analyzer. We want a single archive
system that
> will be compatible with both the Macintosh platforms attached to the flow
> cytometers as well as the IBM Dos system attached to the Image analyzer.
> Considering the size of the files to be saved we are currently leaning
toward
> either a writable CD or an Optical drive. Price is a consideration but
we want
> something flexible and useful for all the systems.
>
> Has anyone tried to do such a thing in their lab? What is the available
advice
> based on personal experience?
>
> Your patience and consideration of my question is much appreciated.
>
> Haywood Pyle
> King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
> Flow Cytometry Core Facility
> pyle@kfshrc.edu.sa