These "old" top ten technology, still in use today-tapes, floppy disks, printer-IT information

TechRepublic reported that technology always in progress, but it is not always to progress as fast as we think, and many have outdated technology continues to play an important role. TechRepublic has recently counted ten obsolete technologies still in use, including dial-up Internet access, a fax machine, floppy disk, and so on.

Dot-matrix printers

Dot-matrix printers can not be separated from carbonless paper, which is widely used in business. For this reason, even if the technology is outdated, but they still continue to play a role.

Dial-up Internet access

For most people, using a 56K modem dialup days are a thing of the past. But in the United States, there are still some 3% people (9.5 million) adhere to the dial-up Internet access. Who are they? Do they know there was a faster way to access the Internet?

CRT screens

Today, the CRT screen has become more and more difficult to find, even on the Internet, almost difficult to find new ones. Maybe the next young man may help CRT recovery, after all, who doesn't love old technology? But now, CRT screens are kept in the dark corners of the world, silently waiting for death.

Fax machine

When numbers are scanned when becoming the norm, why do people still rely on faxes? This is beyond my comprehension. Using the fax is not safe, foolproof, a waste of paper!

Cash register

Compared with the beginning of 20th century, modern cash registers become more advanced. After the iPad serves as the POS, cash registers are the fate of extinction. Many of the newest business only comes with an iPad and cash drawers, the new system works. Maybe in a few years, registers will be cast into the corner, just like CRT.

Disk

In May, the United States Pentagon reportedly still use floppy disks to control nuclear weapons. And when we find them in use 8-inch floppy disk, was even more alarmed. 2016 was also in use in the 1970 of the 20th century computer technology, please? Let alone a government agency? And to make matters worse, the Government needs to spend billions of dollars a year to run and maintain these systems. Before the outbreak of nuclear war, and hope that the United States Government to adopt more modern technology.

Telegram

In 2016, you may still be able to send a telegram. But the price is so expensive, send 100 words about US $ 18.95, and in 3 to 5 business days to receive. In 1844, the cables are very advanced means of communication. But in 2016, it is difficult to see someone is still in use. Along with the improvement of the modern postal service, now speed can you send handwritten letters and telegrams.

Tape

Whether you believe it or not, audio cassette sales actually increased. In the age of digital media, I do not understand why people still use tape, it is clear that many people in the traditional. In the business world, controversy still exists on tape backup. Cheapest cloud storage to tape utility caused an even greater challenge, but they disappear altogether may take some time.

Pager

I know a few doctors, some people are still equipped with pagers. For many people, cell phones have replaced the pager, but medical staff are still in use. At 85% hospital, still in use the black box. Pager signals stronger than cellular networks, and the battery can be used for several weeks, satellite beam more than signal towers, ensures that the doctor be notified promptly in case of emergency. Pagers may soon disappear, but we first need to improve cell phone reception.

Programming language COBOL

COBOL appeared in 1959, and is the most widely used programming language in the field of data processing. Ever since the birth of COBOL, many efficient programming languages appear, then disappear. But in 2016, global business transactions, COBOL is still spread over 70% shares.

这些“老掉牙”的十大技术，今天仍有人在用 - 磁带,软盘,打印机 - IT资讯

据TechRepublic报道，科技始终在进步，但其并非总是以我们想象的那样快的速度进步，许多已经过时的技术依然发挥着重要作用。TechRepublic近日盘点了至今依然在使用的十大过时技术，包括拨号上网、传真机、软盘等。

点阵打印机

点阵打印机离不开无碳复写纸，它们都被广泛应用于商界。为此，即使技术已经过时，但它们依然继续发挥着作用。

拨号上网

对于大多数人来说，使用56K调制解调器拨号上网的日子已经成为过去。但是在美国，依然有约3%的人（950万）在坚持拨号上网。他们都是谁？他们知道还有更快的上网方式吗？

CRT屏幕

如今，CRT屏幕已经越来越难以找到，即使在互联网上，几乎都很难找到新的。也许下一代年轻人可能会帮助CRT复兴，毕竟，谁不喜欢老式技术？不过现在，CRT屏幕多被保存在世界的黑暗角落，默默等待死亡。

传真机

当数字扫描成为常态时，为何有人依然依赖传真？这已经超出我的理解范畴。使用传真并非更安全，万无一失，只是在浪费纸张！

收银机

与20世纪初相比，现代收银机变得更加先进。而随着iPad可充当POS后，收银机正面临灭绝命运。许多最新成立的企业只配备iPad和现金抽屉，这些最新系统非常管用。也许再过几年，收银机也会被丢到角落中，就像CRT那样。

软盘

今年5月份，美国五角大楼被曝依然使用软盘控制核武。而当我们发现他们在使用8英寸软盘时，人们感到更加震惊。2016年还有人在使用20世纪70年代的计算机技术吗？更何况是政府机构？更糟糕的是，政府需要每年花费数十亿美元运行和维护这些系统。在核战爆发前，希望美国政府能够采用更多现代技术。

电报

2016年，你可能依然能够发送电报。但是价格相当贵，发送100个字词大约需要18.95美元，而且要在3到5个工作日才能收到。在1844年，电报是相当先进的通讯方式。但在2016年，很难看到有人还在使用。随着现代邮政服务的改进，现在你发送手写信件的速度可能与电报差不多。

磁带

无论你信不信，音频盒式磁带的销量实际上依然在增加。在数字媒体时代，我不理解人们为何依然使用磁带，但显然许多人在坚持传统。在商界，有关磁带备份的争论依然存在。廉价的云存储对磁带实用性造成更大挑战，但它们彻底消失可能还需要一段时间。

传呼机

我认识几个医生，有些人依然配备传呼机。对于大多数人来说，手机已经取代了传呼机，但医务人员依然在使用它们。在85%的医院中，依然有人在使用这些黑盒子。因为传呼机的信号比蜂窝网络更强，且电池可使用数周时间，卫星波束也比信号塔更多，可确保医生在紧急情况下及时获得通知。传呼机可能很快会消失，但我们首先需要改善手机信号接收能力。

程序设计语言COBOL

COBOL出现在1959年，是数据处理领域使用最为广泛的程序设计语言。自从COBOL诞生以来，许多高效的编程语言出现，随后又消失。但在2016年的全球商业交易中，COBOL依然占据70%份额。