In contemporary times, the once ubiquitous floppy disk has become largely obsolete, replaced by more advanced and capacious storage solutions such as USB drives, cloud storage, and external hard drives. The limited storage capacity of floppy disks, typically ranging from 1.44 to 2.88 megabytes, renders them impractical for most modern applications. However, some nostalgic enthusiasts and collectors might still use floppy disks for vintage computers and gaming consoles that rely on this outdated technology. Additionally, artists and hackers may repurpose old floppy disks for creative projects or as a quirky form of data storage. Overall, the practical uses for floppy disks today are niche and driven more by historical or artistic interests than by functional necessity in the contemporary digital landscape.
[Show title reference: "Handstands" by Chairlift]
Playlist
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Heaven Surrounds Us Like a Hood by Yves Tumor on Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) (Warp Records) - Break
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Sorcerer by Tonstartssbandht on Sorcerer (Mexican Summer) -
Infirmity of Temper by Astrid Sonne on outside of your lifetime (Escho) -
Little Horns (La Petite Mort Edit) by Eartheater on Phoenix: La Petite Mort Édition (PAN) - Break
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Gravity Problems by Wooden Veil on Wooden Veil (Dekorder) -
Control by Bodychoke on Cold River Songs (Relapse Records) -
Disordered Minds by Grouper on Shade (kranky) - Break
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Kane by Golem Mecanique on Abel/Kane (Cloudchamber Recordings)