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This might be controversial, but I don't see anything inherently wrong with non-networked computer systems using old tech. I think a lot of tech nerds see the t
by some_random 3y ago
This might be controversial, but I don't see anything inherently wrong with non-networked computer systems using old tech. I think a lot of tech nerds see the tech as the sole capability of a system, ie 2x the clock speed is 2x the capability, but that's just not how real world systems work. The biggest issues seem to be getting replacement components as systems age or new systems are purchased (like with the scaling of FGM-148s for Ukraine).
- parl_match 3y ago>anything inherently wrong with non-networked computer systems using old tech >biggest issues seem to be getting replacement components as systems age Well, there is one inherently wrong thing about old tech right there :)
- powersnail 3y agoNothing lasts forever. Things need to be fixed and patched continuously, (especially since floppy disks aren't exactly known for their durability) and at some point it's just not cost-effective or even reliable to maintain the old tech anymore. Eventually, a non-networked system will have to be upgraded with newer hardware.
- Rebelgecko 3y agoI worked at a place that bought 5.25 inch floppy drives on ebay since they can't be bought new any more. Seems like a huge supply chain risk.