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In this time of
ever increasing dependence on technology, we tend to ignore its short
lifespan. As hardware ages, new programs will not run, and as new
software is developed, the old is left behind. Have you tried reading a
5 ¼ inch floppy lately? Learn about the practical and preservation
issues and problems of technological obsolescence and advancements. The
good news is computer hardware and software is not the first medium to
encounter this problem. Let’s learn from other fields and plan for the
future.
Many institutions
and organizations are working toward a solution to long-term digital
storage and preservation. A discussion of some of the projects and
players will be included. |
