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The floppy disk refused to die in Japan - laws that forced the continued use of floppies have finally hit the chopping block
Officials won't ask for CD media either.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has abolished any requirement for applicants to use this ancient clicking and buzzing magnetic media when filing official documents. At the time a government minister openly mused “Where can you buy floppy disks these days?” He went on to tell reporters that the rules stipulating specific media to accompany official form submissions would be changed quickly. This singular remaining business supports clientele ranging from the avionics and healthcare to embroidery segments – as well as hobbyists and retro computing folk.
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