The Floppy Disk is Not Dead, Yet. DTNS Weekend

Daily Tech News Show by Tom Merritt

Oct 4, 2026Technology

Tom Merritt talks to Tom Persky, the proprietor of Floppydisk.com, about how he’s still able to sell new blank floppy disks, how he ended up in the business, and how much longer he thinks it can go on. Download MP3

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