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End of an era: Japan finally removes floppy disks from all government operations

Back in 2022, Japan declared "war" on floppy disks. Digital minister Taro Kono wrote that floppies, CDs, and even mini-disks were still required for around 1,900 government procedures in which business communities submit applications and other forms. The country's digital agency said it would be bringing these procedures into the...

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