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Genealogists use digital storage devices to store genealogical information, including names, dates, places, photographs, historical documents, sources, e-mails, correspondence, family contact information, family videos, and audio recordings. The purpose of this class is to educate genealogists about building digital storage systems, addressing pros and cons of various storage mediums, and solutions for data disaster-recovery. | Genealogists use digital storage devices to store genealogical information, including names, dates, places, photographs, historical documents, sources, e-mails, correspondence, family contact information, family videos, and audio recordings. The purpose of this class is to educate genealogists about building digital storage systems, addressing pros and cons of various storage mediums, and solutions for data disaster-recovery. | ||
== DIGITIZATION | == DIGITIZATION == Digital is a numeric representation of something physical. Digitization means that a physical item is converted into a series of numbers. That series of numbers is used to recreate a likeness of that item on a computer screen. | ||
Digital is a numeric representation of something physical. Digitization means that a physical item is converted into a series of numbers. That series of numbers is used to recreate a likeness of that item on a computer screen. | |||
=== Examples: === | === Examples: === | ||
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=== Static Storage === | === Static Storage === | ||
This type of storage device allows the user to save data at a specific point in time and create a non-changing version of the data that may not be easily altered or deleted. | This type of storage device allows the user to save data at a specific point in time and create a non-changing version of the data that may not be easily altered or deleted. <!--{12065494108340} --> | ||
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== TYPES OF DIGITAL STORAGE == | == TYPES OF DIGITAL STORAGE == | ||
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Genealogists are responsible to keep their own data in a current, readable, and useable format. | Genealogists are responsible to keep their own data in a current, readable, and useable format. | ||
Protecting information will help preserve family history for future generations. | Protecting information will help preserve family history for future generations. <!--{12065494108341} --> == | ||
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