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You can use whatever format you want if you also archive (1) the software needed to read whatever formats you use and (2) a computer that can run that software.
by asn0 10y ago
You can use whatever format you want if you also archive (1) the software needed to read whatever formats you use and (2) a computer that can run that software. A well-built computer should easily survive 30 years of non-use if stored properly.
- avh02 10y agoThis is a bit extreme for my use case, but I do agree that while possible, it's also risky - what happens if your basement with the computer floods or similar - where with a data-only strategy you can proliferate it pretty easily.