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Re:US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traff... by xp84 on Saturday November 07, 2026 @09:15PM (#50409902)
Problem is that kind of thing is usually made by and for hobbyists. So it would require a ton of certifications to prove that it’s ok for life or death stuff.
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Re:US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traff... by snvzz on Saturday November 07, 2026 @10:45PM (#50410246)
And, of course, the current solution is formally proven fully reliable and has all these certifications.

(in which case, why replace)

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