For the last few decades, the best practice for data archiving has been to include a machine capable of reading the data inside the box with the data itself. E

For the last few decades, the best practice for data archiving has been to include a machine capable of reading the data inside the box with the data itself. E.g. Inside your big crate of tapes, you include a tape reader, with printed instructions and schematics for how to read the data.