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- cross-posted to:
- futurology@futurology.today
- tech@pawb.social
- hackernews@derp.foo
Video of ceramic storage system prototype surfaces online — 10,000TB cartridges bombarded with laser rays could become mainstream by 2030, making slow hard drives and tapes obsolete::Ceramics-based storage medium consumes very little energy and lasts more than 5,000 years, creators say
Data hoarders will love it if it’s cheaper than current storage methods. How much would you need to pay for 10PB right now?
I have been waiting for the results of project silica for awhile. The fact there are potential alternatives is very exciting to hear. The hoard is not getting any smaller.