Copy That Floppy – Cambridge guide for preserving data from fragile floppy disks
whiteblossom
18 points
4 comments
July 08, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
mune2gu-chan
It's easy to forget that preserving digital data often comes down to keeping aging physical media alive. Nice practical guide.
gnabgib
Where'd you get the title from? It's just Copy That Floppy! (maybe + Imaging floppy disks for long-term preservation if it fits)