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FAQ One Last Spin : Floppy Disks Head Towards Retirement
Entlich, Richard In: RLG DigiNews (Date Created: 15 Dec 2004)
Floppy disks have been in use in various forms for over 30 years. However, their use is decreasing rapidly and data on some disks could be considered endangered. Part of this article covers why they endured for such a long time and the particular qualities of this storage format. The other part discusses issues such as data salvaging and data migration which should be considered if this data is to remain accessible. Also included is a list of resources on the floppy disk, including technical details, migration and data recovery services.
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