Challenges to Keeping Digital Files
Popular Mechanics explores digital loss by way of obsolete file formats, upgrades, and related technology changes. Beginning with a current example from the US Navy, the article explores many key concerns about digital information.
"Large government and academic institutions began grappling with the problem of data loss years ago, with little substantive progress to date. Experts in the field agree that if a solution isn’t worked out soon, we could end up leaving behind a blank spot in history."
From Garrett’s February 9 newsletter
