Cambridge Releases Guide on Preserving Data from Aging Floppy Disks

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A digital preservation resource called 'Copy That Floppy' has been published by digipres.org, offering guidance on recovering and preserving data stored on floppy disks. The guide addresses the growing challenge of accessing information on aging and fragile magnetic media. It is aimed at archivists, librarians, and individuals who need to rescue data before the storage medium deteriorates beyond use. The resource provides practical steps and recommendations for handling the floppy disk preservation process.

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