Traditional minicomputer expendables...

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Tom" == Tom Jennings <tomj at wps.com> writes:

 >> We use Kimwipes where I work. (General Dynamics AIS)
 Tom> I have those too, I was thinking specifically about swabs for
 Tom> hard-disk heads. Currently I wrap kimwipes around a popsicle
 Tom> stick (aka craft sticks, very useful things to have in a lab!).

That's how it was done.  I don't remember any swabs; when heads needed
cleaning the FE's would wrap a Kimwipe (tm, presumably) around a stick
just as you described.

     paul