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points by thaumasiotes 1 day ago | 0 comments
> And yet, there’s a reason we use magnetic tape for long term archive

Is it because "long-term archival" strategies aren't updated frequently?

[–] monocasa 1 day ago
It's because magnetic storage where the drive bearings are separated from the media can be expected to sit on properly temperature controlled shelf for 50 years with next to no bit rot, in contrast to flash.
[–] kalcode 16 hours ago
Magnetic storage system are pretty cool, barium ferrite magnetic tapes being coated on them is interesting too