The progress of hard disk drive technology is reviewed, and future storage technology is observed. First, areal density growth, and improvement of performance such as data transfer rate and access ...

Back in the early years of the personal computer, “FloppyData” may not have been recognizable by itself. But looking back on ...

It may seem incredible, but the giant Boeing 747 is still using the old-fashioned floppy disk to update its software. And it's unlikely to change. Here's why.

Before playlists, even before cassettes, there were 8-track tapes—and despite their quirks, they had undeniable charm in ...

Although floppy disks are still used by different industries, including some music labels with unique marketing campaigns, the days of this antiquated technology are numbered. Some industries are ...

Despite its clear importance, bringing the entire ATC network up to modern technology is going to be a massive project. For one thing, it's going to be very expensive — some estimates have it at ...

TOKYO (TR) – In the ’80s and ’90s, floppy disks were the norm for storing data. However, they quickly disappeared from homes and offices with the emergence of larger capacity and faster recording ...

(NewsNation) — Federal aviation officials last week unveiled an ambitious, three-year plan aimed at modernizing the U.S.’s air traffic control system. The plan calls for a new, state-of-the-art system ...

The FAA isn't alone in clinging to floppy disk technology. San Francisco's train control system still runs on DOS loaded from 5.25-inch floppy disks, with upgrades not expected until 2030 due to ...

The FAA will no longer use Windows 95 for air traffic control. Floppy disks, another tech relic, will also be canned—something that should have happened a long time ago, one would think.

Floppy Disks, Windows 95 and the FAA It has been revealed recently that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) still uses floppy disks and Windows 95 to run their systems (wired.com). Why? Simply ...