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San Francisco Officials Sound Alarm over SFMTA’s Continued Use of Ancient Floppy Disk Technology
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San Francisco Officials Sound Alarm over SFMTA’s Continued Use of Ancient Floppy Disk Technology

San Francisco’s SFMTA train system has been relying on outdated technology for decades, with the use of floppy disks still present in their operations. This antiquated method of storing data has raised concerns among city officials, who fear a potential catastrophic failure before an upgrade can be implemented.

Floppy Disk Drives’ Lifeline: Japan’s Businesses Directed to Retain Them for One More Year
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Floppy Disk Drives’ Lifeline: Japan’s Businesses Directed to Retain Them for One More Year

The Japanese government has recently announced that businesses will be required to retain their floppy disk drives for an additional year. This decision comes as a surprise to many, given that floppy disks have become nearly obsolete in the digital age. However, the government’s decision is based on several considerations that they believe are crucial to business operations across the country.