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Re:Archivists are uploading hundreds of random VHS tapes to ... by allovernow on Friday February 28, 2020 @04:38PM (#22446647)
Honestly, paper lasts thousands of years. Maybe the solution is microprint and OCR? How long does microfiche last?
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Re:Archivists are uploading hundreds of random VHS tapes to ... by ThomasBHickey on Friday February 28, 2020 @07:43PM (#22447784)
https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/6... "500+ years under proper storage conditions"
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