Throughout history there has been great changes in technology.  Everything has seemed to have gotten so much easier due these advancements also.  Yet, what would it have been like 10 or 15 years ago when the old types of digital storage were still around.  One would have to laugh at how easy we have it now in comparison storage equipment that was around in the past.  Below are a few obvious comparisons of digital storage has changed over history.

Wow, take a look at this rudimentary computer.  Now this is a computer.
 

                                                                                                        Now this is what I'm talking about.

The picture above is of the Mark I.  This was one of the first computers that only had 2048 bits while the much newer computers on the right contains a 6.4 GB hard drive.  The Mark I of course did not have a  of a CD-ROM or disk drive. The advancements of digital storage are clear.
 

                    Remember these, anyone?
 
 

                                                                                                                Now look what we have.

    This is a great advance in storage.  The 3.5" disks are much more convenient and have a lesser risk of being damaged than older floppy disks.  To learn more about the disk visit the floppy disk page.
 

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Last edited on May 14, 2000