Cambridge University Launches Project to Rescue Data Trapped on Old Floppy Disks
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Cambridge University has launched a project to rescue data trapped on old floppy disks, highlighting the ongoing challenge of preserving digital information, with the community showing interest in the technical and historical aspects of the endeavor.
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