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

  • onlinepersona@programming.dev
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    11 months ago

    Data hoarders will love it if it’s cheaper than current storage methods. How much would you need to pay for 10PB right now?

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      11 months ago

      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.