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Yes, this is an interesting topic! And even if you can make the hardware survive for a long time, even in harsh conditions (something like this comes to mind: h
by adunk 9y ago
Yes, this is an interesting topic! And even if you can make the hardware survive for a long time, even in harsh conditions (something like this comes to mind: https://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-old-ass-commodore-64-is-still-being-used-to-run-an-1787196319 https://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-old-ass-commodore-64-is-stil... ), the surrounding software ecosystem will still be an issue. Everything from compilers for building the firmware to the server side software will have progressed/aged in those decades.
- HeyLaughingBoy 9y agoGood Engineering Practice suggests that you archive the entire toolchain in case you need to make updates 15 years later.