The FAA is finally ditching floppy disks
It's the year 2026 and the Federal Aviation Administration is still running critical pieces of American airspace on 3.5-inch magnetic floppy disks. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
Hamburg Sun FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028
Floppy disks largely stopped being used more than 25 years ago and have not been produced in large numbers since 2011.
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Gizmodo FAA Plans to Retire Floppy Disks by 2028
The agency announced plans to replace decades-old technology at more than 400 air traffic control facilities in the country.
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Engadget The FAA is finally phasing out floppy disks from air traffic control
Seems about time for an upgrade.
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