http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/02/09/millenniata_2000_year_lifetime_hdd/
Question is, will the drives be around in 2000 years?
I bloody hope so. I've not invested in all these BDs for a five minute fad. Besides, what will I watch Terminator 639 on otherwise? :dunno:
Is Arnie still in it?
The effort is not in making sure a compatible reader exists, but that it is written in a language and format people want to decrypt.
Take any of the old documents that millions is spent on recovering (recent x-rays of burnt papyrus).
So, think of something that will gain attention so your famous. Put a picture of you standing on the moon/with the queen/singing at woodstock (photoshopped of cause ;) ) to get their interests.
Quote from: Glenn on Feb 09, 2015, 17:05:52
Is Arnie still in it?
If he isn't, I'm sure he'll be back. :laugh:
;D
:slap: ;D
Whatever format you use, make sure it's a fully documented one with alternative implementations available.
How many Word documents will be readable in 20 years time? The format is not properly documented outside Microsoft. The rushed-through ISO "standard" only describes a small part of what goes in a DOCX file.
The best computer format for long term text archival is still plain ASCII.