The 8-Inch Floppy

In 1971, IBM introduced the 8-inch floppy disk. It could store a mere 80 KB – less than a single modern emoji. Yet, it revolutionized computing by making data portable.

The disc was read-only at first, then writable. Engineers carried them in protective sleeves, treating them like precious gems.

“The future of a relationship is 8 inches wide and 80 KB deep.”