Please, look the article: E.Sheka, V.D.Khavryutchenko, E.A.Nikitina – Quantum Technology on alpha-C:H Film. Modeling Aspect. – Phys. Low-Dim. Struct. 1996, No 11/12, p.65-80. There are quantumchemical simulation of process and experimental results like quantum dots, field transistor and so on. The samples were stable at home environment more then 1/2 year.

Don't know details – it was my father's project (vkhavr@compchem.kiev.ua). I recall that they used STM and diamondoid surface and produced the proof-of-concept device that worked under high vacuum (about the same time the IBM showcased their logo made of single atoms). We've had ideas how to do this under normall pressure, but the project was quickly classified by Russia and, finally, we've not got paid for it. So.. If only things would be different, that'd be us who presented the working device

I dunno where, but here's the writeup in Tom's Hardware:

http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050311_1624 23.html

Vik :v)

Is the point that denser storage methods have been proposed? If it isn't then I must be missing the point.

Of course we know of Drexler's classical proposal for partially fluorinated polyethylene tape (Nanosystems Sec. 12.6.4, pg 365) which manages > 10²¹ bits/cm³. But we are quite a way from having the technology to construct a real device to read and write the tape. The important thing from my perspective regarding the Millipede is that it is *real*.

Quantum Technology on Alpha-C:H Film. Modeling Aspect. J. of Chemical Vapor Deposition., 1997, v 5, No 4, p. 298-309.

The actual work was done before 1994…