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If you're like most people, you probably haven't thought about the humble floppy disk in decades. But they're not totally ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as reported by NPR, is looking to ditch the ancient technology of floppy disks and bring its tech practices more in line with the modern age.

The FAA will no longer use Windows 95 for air traffic control. Floppy disks, another tech relic, will also be canned—something that should have happened a long time ago, one would think.

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.

If you are planning a flight to the USA in the near future, you should know this: Without Windows 95 and floppy discs, many planes do not reach their destination. The US air traffic control ...

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