People rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks
12 hours ago
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- Cambridge University Library is working to rescue historical data trapped on old floppy disks, including documents from Stephen Hawking and Neil Kinnock.
- Floppy disks, though durable, are at risk of data loss due to degradation of magnetic material over time.
- The Future Nostalgia project aims to recover and preserve digital content from obsolete storage formats before it's too late.
- Accessing data from floppy disks requires specialized hardware and knowledge of outdated systems, posing challenges for archivists.
- Public involvement is encouraged to help recover and preserve personal and historical data stored on old floppy disks.