Jeff Abrahamson on Mon, 20 Nov 2000 08:44:48 -0500


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Re: [PLUG] Converting IBM 3480 tape


On Mon, Nov 20, 2000 at 08:05:19AM -0500, edgee@cyberpass.net wrote:
> Could anyone here transfer the contents of an IBM 3480 data cartridge to CD for
> me?
> 
> I'm trying to set up a web page that will allow Philly dog owners to find out
> who their Councilman is by entering their address.  This data is available at
> nominal cost from the Phila. Board of Elections, but, alas, only in 3480 form.
> Needless to say, as a grassroots political organization, commercial conversion
> houses are out of the question.
> 
> Any help much appreciated.

It'll be cool if you succeed, but there's a simple luddite solution:
just give them the phone number for the Committee of 70.

Aside: are you sure no one has done this before?

-- 
 Jeff

 Jeff Abrahamson  <http://www.purple.com/jeff/>