> There are approximately zero punch card readers for new software today. Correct. But there are also approximately zero software projects with the these long

> There are approximately zero punch card readers for new software today. Correct. But there are also approximately zero software projects with the these long term requirements today. Punch cards might be primitive, but they are relatively easy to create hardware for. Just assume you need to have software running in space. Cosmic radiation is a major problem. Punch cards are very reliable in such a situation.