The Floppy Disk is Not Dead, Yet. - DTNS Weekend
Summary
Tom Persky, the last person on Earth selling new floppy disks, joins the show to discuss his unique business and the enduring niche for obsolete media. He explains why manufacturing ceased, noting that while CDs are simple to produce, floppy disks require complex assembly of multiple components that are no longer available. Persky details his remaining customer base, which includes court reporters, embroidery companies, and older aircraft, while also offering data recovery services. The conversation explores the cultural nostalgia surrounding floppies as the last "tangible" storage medium b…
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Show Intro and Guest Introduction
Tom Persky's Background and Business History
Why He Is Still Selling Floppy Disks
Types of Disks and Market Cornering
Manufacturing Cessation and Supplier History
Technical Differences Between CDs and Floppies
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Inventory Age and Quality of 'New Old Stock'
Data Reliability: Floppy Disks vs USB
Current Inventory Levels and Future Outlook
Duplication and Data Transfer Services
Current Customers and Niche Uses
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Nostalgia and the 'Stuffless' Era of Computing
Conclusion and Website Details
Outro and Magazine Article Mention
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