The People Rescuing Forgotten Knowledge Trapped on Old Floppy Disks
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Digital Preservation
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The BBC article highlights individuals working to rescue knowledge from obsolete storage media like floppy disks, sparking discussion on the importance of preserving digital heritage.
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