CD-Roms, or Compact Discs – Read-Only Memory, were once a revolutionary device in the fast-paced world of technology. However, three decades have passed since their debut and now they are nowhere to be found. Despite their initial success as a popular element as a collection or furnishing piece, CD-Roms have lost their relevance in today’s technological landscape.
When CD-Roms were first introduced, they transformed software distribution, data storage, and music sharing. With a capacity of 700 MB per disk, they far surpassed the capabilities of floppy disks which only held 1.4 MB of data. By 1994, the emergence of home computers equipped with CD players and hard drives marked a significant shift in how data was stored and accessed.
As technology continued to evolve, CD-Roms became rewritable and increased their capacity. Yet, the rise of the internet in the late 90s and the introduction of faster data transfer methods made them somewhat obsolete. With the proliferation of USB drives, portable hard disks and DVD-Roms, CD-Roms gradually lost their relevance in the tech industry.
While CD-Roms may still hold value as collectors’ items or for nostalgic purposes, their practical use has significantly declined. Old CD-Rms containing important data or software may no longer be compatible with modern operating systems rendering them unreadable and unusable. Despite their historical significance
