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The new system will replace the original 1998 system, which requires three floppy disks to function on DOS. Yes, DOS. The only thing that ages worse than integral computer technology is milk.

But the format itself was rather cumbersome and was quickly usurped by the 5.25-inch mini-floppy in 1976 and the 3.5-inch version that persisted well into the 1990s and beyond.

Sony introduced the ubiquitous 3.5-inch floppy disk in 1981 and was their last manufacturer until they ended sales in 2011, as floppy disks were replaced by more efficient storage technology.

However, commercial floppy disks were first used in 1972. Generally in the size of 8-inch, 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch floppy disks have been used for storing files ranging between 80kb to 200Mb.