On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> On 3/9/23 16:00, Jim Brain via cctalk wrote: > > https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-floppy-disk-just-wont-die/ > > > > Take what you want from the article, but I thought the end paragraph, > > noting that Tom Persky of floppydisk.com is 73 and is only planning to > > handle things for 5 more years. After that, he thinks the company will > > not transfer to anyone. > > I recall reading a similar article about him. I can understand--nobody > manufactures the things today, after all, not to mention the equipment > for handling them. > > I'm sure that some will survive--witness paper tape. In the meantime, > the conversion business is still good. > > --Chuck > Jeri Ellsworth made integrated circuits in her garage. I wonder how much challenge would be involved in making artisan batches of 5.25" or 8" floppy disks using cobbled-together or homemade equipment? Sellam
