Just for fun: A survey of write protect notches on floppy disks and other media

· Raymond Chen · March 3, 2026, 8:39 p.m.
Old New Thing history Media nostalgia Trivia write protect notches
Summary
The blog post offers a light-hearted survey of write protect notches on floppy disks and other media, aimed at trivia enthusiasts rather than developers or engineers. It presents no innovative techniques or insights that would typically benefit a technical audience.
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