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Floppy disks?!?!?

posted 6 years ago by JepGambardella (469)
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What year was the story supposed to take place? I didn't see anything that would indicate that it wasn't set in the present. So why the hell did an important plot point revolve around 3 1/2" floppy disks? It makes no sense.

Can somebody who read the book clarify? Is there a reason why floppy disks were used?

[–] wpascarelli (3) 6 years ago

https://www.inverse.com/article/41844-red-sparrow-floppy-disks-scene-jennifer-lawrence

Just read this yesterday, it makes sense somewhat.

[–] JepGambardella (469) 6 years ago

Thanks for that. I am not entirely convinced but I suppose it makes some sense.

[–] vicky_lc2001 (1907) 6 years ago

I wondered as well but it makes sense to store vital data in mediums not easily accessible by everyone.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 6 years ago

I think it's for creating tension. It would be even more ridiculous to hand over 15 usb drives or 10 SDcards.