Traditional minicomputer expendables...

[Dennis Boone]

 > * non-lint swabs for cleaning hard disk heads. I've googled a
 > bunch of likely suspects, intended for the electronics industry,
 > of appropriate size, but does anyone use such a thing you've found
 > to be suitable, before I leap into the terrifying unknown (all of
 > $9.95's worth)? Obviiously to be dunked in 99% isopropyl.

We used Texwipe products for cleaning tape heads, the platter chambers
of removable drives, etc. in the mid-late 80's.  Not sure we ever
actually used them on disk heads.  They make swabs on sticks, as well
as wipes, a kazillion variations.

 > * "Rotron Filtercoat". Sticky aerosol goo you spray onto aluminum
 > mesh filters to trap dust. My lab is really dusty. The rack has a
 > nice airbox at the bottom with noisy fan. Any suggestions as to a
 > replacement for this long-lost product or workalike?

We occasionally used Endust for this kind of thing.

De