This day has come much later than expected.
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With technology developing by leaps and bounds, it's sometimes shocking to find some archaic practices still alive. For example, did you know that Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry asks businesses to submit information on floppy disks? Well, not anymore as it finally said goodbye to this rule a week ago.
Japanese government organizations require information to be brought on "electronic recording media", a vague category that includes floppy disks and CD-ROMs. Last year, Minister of Digital Affairs Taro Kono encouraged various government structures to give up the outdated requirement, and now, we can finally see them taking action.
"Under the current law, there are many provisions stipulating the use of specific recording media such as floppy disks regarding application and notification methods," the ministry said (via The Register).
As a result, a long list of acts and regulations will be revised. Is it a good change? I sure think so as it's hard to find a floppy disk anywhere now and hardly anyone uses CD-ROMs, so this is hopefully a step toward a better, simpler future.
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