[atomicweeder]

The "save space" argument is crap.

I did a project in the early 80's requiring 100 years worth (1880's to 1980's) of river level measurements from thousands of collection points around the US. It fit on a set of 10 magnetic tapes. Probably a gig's worth. Easily fit in one cardboard box.

[SeattleBruce]

I did a project in the early 80’s requiring 100 years worth (1880’s to 1980’s) of river level measurements from thousands of collection points around the US. It fit on a set of 10 magnetic tapes. Probably a gig’s worth. Easily fit in one cardboard box.
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Their excuses and lies are as valid as an empty cardboard box.