What is the best way to store data for a long time then?

all the major players say "tape". (but that's partly for practical issues like scaling and history)

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		And yet nobody wants to actually offer a tape-based solution that's practical, easy to get, holds enough data, and doesn't cost a blithering fortune. Even if you are willing to spend that small fortune, good luck actually getting all the parts together without enterprise contracts.

schneehertz a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Depending on your time requirements, carving it into a stone tablet is generally a good choice