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submitted 1 year ago by LesDeuxBonsYeux to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Idk, isn't the Magnetic Tape Format kind of outdated?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Yes and no. For general data storage, tape is not a great format because of long read/write times.

However, for long-term storage, when tape is stored in proper conditions, it can have a longer shelf-life than hard drives, compact discs, digital video discs, and bluray.