Legendary Windows Pinball developer rescues 200lb magnetic disc drive from the 1980s – requires a scissor lift to move it, only has 622 MB of storage

Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer is reviving a 200lb DEC RA82 disc drive from the 1980s with just 622 MB of storage to run Unix on his DEC PDP-11/73 minicomputer. Plummer praises the drive's self-healing capabilities and unique design, highlighting its value despite modern criticisms. Despite the drive's bulkiness, Plummer successfully connects it to his PDP-11/73 and prepares it for Unix installation. The project showcases the beauty and nostalgia of vintage storage technology in a modern context, emphasizing the appeal of classic drives over modern alternatives.