OnStream made tape backup systems. I loved them. Unparalleled reliability. A unique tape format, but I never had a problem with one of their cartridges. When I think of the hours I’ve lost wrestling with conventional Travan tape drives . . . well, OnStream was like a breath of fresh air. It’s depressing to find out that they filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings today and have apparently closed their doors for good. Here’s the details.