Bit Rot

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Bit rot, also known as bit decaydata rot, or data decay, is a colloquial computing term used to describe either a gradual decay of storage media or (facetiously) the spontaneous degradation of a software program over time. The latter use of the term implies that software can wear out or rust like a physical tool. More commonly, bit rot refers to the decay of physical storage media.

Bit rot, also known as bit decaydata rot, or data decay, is a colloquial computing term used to describe either a gradual decay of storage media or (facetiously) the spontaneous degradation of a software program over time. The latter use of the term implies that software can wear out or rust like a physical tool. More commonly, bit rot refers to the decay of physical storage media.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bitrot.htm

http://www.pcmech.com/article/how-to-avoid-bit-rot/

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