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by KenoFischer 656 days ago
Yes. Linked press release says they borrowed equipment from NARA to play it.
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Relevant Animats comment at the time.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40958494

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https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Pre...

> able to retrieve the footage contained on two 1’ APEX tapes

I'm no expert, but I think they meant 1-inch AMPEX tape.

Also, perhaps they should record it in doubly. #ThisIsSpinalTap #Stonehenge #InchsToFeet

The page now says AMPEX. Did they read your comment?

p.s. I'm imagining ECHELON flagging your comment and someone from the NSA quickly modifying the document on the sly...

Or someone in the NSA reads Hacker News.

Hi, anonymous NSA employee!

haha now we're all on a list, aren't we? shit.