It’s tempting to assume that older technology is more reliable technology. Right now, that argument is being made for good reason to keep AM receivers in cars.

It’s tempting to assume that older technology is more reliable technology. Right now, that argument is being made for good reason to keep AM receivers in cars. Floppy discs are older, but are still complicated beasts. It’s not like you would be able to repair a broken unit with basic tools. Hard drives or whatever storage tech you can think of are similar, and you should use what is at hand. I would imagine that a flash drive, or an external SSD, remains more appropriate given the absence of mechanical parts. At the end of the day, information is information, and you’re better off transcribing it onto paper for true 100% reliability.