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Microsoft develops ultra durable glass plates that can store several TBs of data for 10000 years (unlocked.microsoft.com)
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Microsoft develops ultra durable glass plates that can store several TBs of data for 10000 years::Project Silica’s coaster-size glass plates can store unaltered data for thousands of years, creating sustainable storage for the world

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[–] Otakulad@lemmy.world 47 points 1 year ago (6 children)

True, but being very easy to make would hopefully keep costs down, allowing you to have multiple plates.

Also, this may not be for home use but companies that need to store data for years.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 33 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I could see applications for home use. Media backup comes to mind.

[–] OneOrTheOtherDontAskMe@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

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[–] OneOrTheOtherDontAskMe@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

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