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Romero Calls for Preservation as id Software Faces Major Xbox Layoffs
technology4 days ago

Romero Calls for Preservation as id Software Faces Major Xbox Layoffs

John Romero addressed reports of significant layoffs at id Software amid Xbox’s restructuring, offering condolences and urging digital preservation of the studio’s history as its legacy faces upheaval. With rumors of heavy cuts—ranging from roughly 50% of the Texas studio to as high as 95—the story notes the broader shift away from independence toward core franchises. Romero also highlights his own archival efforts and hopes others preserve id’s ongoing legacy (the Doom/Quake/Wolfenstein era), and mentions a plan to donate saved materials to The Strong National Museum of Play after his death.

via Kotaku|
#digital-preservation#game-history#id-software
RPG Maker forum to close; fans race to back up almost 1.4 million posts before sunset
gaming29 days ago

RPG Maker forum to close; fans race to back up almost 1.4 million posts before sunset

RPG Maker's official forums will shut down on December 11, 2026 as Gotcha Gotcha Games restructures community management; with no official archive planned, fans are racing to manually back up posts, guides, and resources—an immense task given the forums host about 1.4 million messages across thousands of threads.

via Eurogamer|
#community-archiving#digital-preservation#forum-shutdown
technology6 months ago

How to Backup Your Spotify Music

The article discusses the recent cracking of Spotify's DRM, enabling large-scale downloading of music, which raises concerns about piracy, research datasets, and the music industry's response. It highlights the ideological motivations behind archiving efforts like Anna's Archive, debates the value and impact of piracy on artists and the industry, and touches on the broader implications for digital rights, AI training, and cultural preservation.

via Hacker News|
#ai-research#digital-preservation#drm
technology2 years ago

"BBC Explores AI Integration for Archival Access and Content Creation"

The BBC is in talks with major tech companies to explore using artificial intelligence to improve access to its vast archives, aiming to make it easier for users to find and view historical content. The broadcaster is looking to collaborate with companies like Google and Microsoft to develop AI tools that can help with tasks such as tagging and categorizing content, as well as preserving digital materials for future generations.

via Financial Times|
#ai#archives-access#bbc
"Vanishing Act: The Disappearance of Over 2 Million Research Papers Online"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Vanishing Act: The Disappearance of Over 2 Million Research Papers Online"

A study of over seven million digital publications found that more than two million articles with active DOIs were not properly archived, highlighting the failure of systems to preserve papers online. This poses a significant challenge to the long-term sustainability of the research ecosystem, as the inability to verify past research could lead to a reliance on blind faith. The study suggests measures to improve digital preservation, including stronger requirements at DOI registration agencies and better education and awareness among publishers and researchers.

via Nature.com|
#digital-archives#digital-preservation#doi
"End of an Era: Closure of 32-Year-Old Software Archive"
technology2 years ago

"End of an Era: Closure of 32-Year-Old Software Archive"

After 32 years, New Mexico State University announced the closure of its Hobbes OS/2 Archive, a significant resource for IBM OS/2 users. The archive, set to shut down on April 15, 2024, contains a wealth of OS/2 software, games, and utilities dating back to 1987. Despite efforts to mirror the files elsewhere, the closure marks the end of an era in Internet history. OS/2, once a competitor to Windows, continues to have a legacy in specialized applications, and the loss of Hobbes underscores the importance of preserving digital heritage for future generations.

via Ars Technica|
#digital-preservation#internet-history#new-mexico-state-university
The Fate of an Artist's Obsolete Technology
arts-and-culture2 years ago

The Fate of an Artist's Obsolete Technology

Curators and conservators are facing the challenge of preserving and updating artworks that were created using obsolete technology. Museums are relying on businesses like CTL Electronics, which specializes in repairing video artworks made with outdated hardware. The rapid pace of technological advancements poses a dilemma for art institutions, as they must find ways to protect and conserve art that relies on technologies that are no longer in use. Some solutions include replacing old hardware with newer alternatives, using emulation techniques, or even exploring unconventional methods like archiving art in DNA. The preservation of digital art and the prevention of digital obsolescence are becoming increasingly important in the art world.

via The New York Times|
#art-conservation#arts-and-culture#digital-preservation
Twitter's Account Purge Sparks Controversy and Concerns.
technology3 years ago

Twitter's Account Purge Sparks Controversy and Concerns.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk's planned purge of dormant accounts, which he claims number 1.5 billion, could result in the loss of cherished accounts, including those of deceased celebrities and brands, and could be chaotic. The move has been compared to "burning the public record to sell personalized number plates." Twitter is seen as a de facto public square of the internet, and the loss of potentially billions of accounts could break it. The planned purge highlights Musk's struggles to understand what he owns, and the importance of effective and carefully managed preservation of social media accounts.

via WIRED|
#digital-preservation#elon-musk#public-record
Preserving the Best and Worst of Web History with Something Awful.
technology3 years ago

Preserving the Best and Worst of Web History with Something Awful.

Members of the Something Awful forums have been working to download and preserve a three-terabyte collection of images and short videos from Imgur, one of the longest-running communities on the web. The project, dubbed the Great Imgur Download Caper, is part of a constant struggle to preserve digital culture and convince people that it matters. Something Awful's owner, Jeffrey of YOSPOS, plans to have the images hosted by the end of May, leaving a minimal gap if anything is deleted. The forum's managers will have to update posts to make sure they link to archived images, keeping their original context preserved.

via The Verge|
#digital-preservation#imgur#internet-history