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The floppy disk refused to die in Japan - laws that forced the continued use of floppies have finally hit the chopping block (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world 103 points 9 months ago (2 children)

If the 1.44MB DS/HD floppies are too modern for your gear, 720MB DS/DD media is also available (for a premium).

they probably meant 720KB there

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 27 points 9 months ago

I hear data in Japan is smaller and efficiently organized.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Are you snubbing 8" floppies just because they don't fit in your pocket?

[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

Is that a floppie in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?