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direct overwriteRecording data in one pass without having to erase the existing data first. Magnetic disks, phase change optical discs and LIMDOW magneto-optic disks are direct overwrite storage technologies. In contrast, flash memory is not direct overwrite as it must be erased first before new data can be written into the same locations (see flash memory). See LIMDOW, phase change disc and magneto-optic disk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For work in progress or files that will be updated, Verbatim Rewriteable UDO media supports more than 10,000 direct overwrite cycles. For work in progress or files that will be updated, Verbatim will offer UDO Rewritable media that supports more than 10,000 direct overwrite cycles. Offering capacities of 20GB per side and a growth path to 200GB per cartridge, OSD combines near-hard drive data transfer rates and direct overwrite capabilities with the inherent reliability of magneto optical technology in a removable device. |
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