rusty memory

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

rusty memory

   <storage, humour> {Mass-storage} that uses iron-oxide-based
   magnetic media (especially {magnetic tape} and the
   pre-{Winchester} {removable disk packs} used in {washing
   machines}).

   Compare {donuts}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (1997-07-20)