Technology • 1 year ago

Why the Floppy Disk Just Won’t Die

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Why the Floppy Disk Just Won’t Die

www.wired.co.uk

Technology • 1 year ago

A surprising number of industries, from embroidery to aviation, still use floppy disks. But the supply is finally running out.

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USB-Floppy emulators from GOTEK are available for as cheap as £15 on AliExpress. They’re not certified for aviation use, of course, but for everything else they’re awesome. Old computers, oscilloscopes, etc.

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