h4. {color:#003366}Problem description{color}
*Bit rot*, also known as *bit decay*, *data rot*, or *data decay*, is a colloquial [computing|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing] term used to describe either a gradual decay of [storage media|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_media] or (facetiously) the spontaneous degradation of a [software|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software] program over time. The latter use of the term implies that software can wear out or [rust|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust] like a physical tool. More commonly, bit rot refers to the decay of physical storage media.
{color:#000000}{*}Bit rot{*}{color}{color:#000000}, also known as {color}{color:#000000}{*}bit decay{*}{color}{color:#000000}, {color}{color:#000000}{*}data rot{*}{color}{color:#000000}, or {color}{color:#000000}{*}data decay{*}{color}{color:#000000}, is a colloquial {color}[computing|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing]{color:#000000} term used to describe either a gradual decay of {color}[storage media|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_media]{color:#000000} or (facetiously) the spontaneous degradation of a {color}[software|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software]{color:#000000} program over time. The latter use of the term implies that software can wear out or {color}[rust|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust]{color:#000000} like a physical tool. More commonly, bit rot refers to the decay of physical storage media.{color}
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot]
[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bitrot.htm|http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bitrot.htm]
[http://www.pcmech.com/article/how-to-avoid-bit-rot/|http://www.pcmech.com/article/how-to-avoid-bit-rot/]
h4. Requirement
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Bit Rot