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Digital obsolescence is the risk of data loss because of inabilities to access digital assets, due to the hardware or software required for information retrieval being repeatedly replaced by newer devices and systems, resulting in increasingly incompatible formats.
Obsolescence is the process of becoming antiquated, out of date, old-fashioned, no longer in general use, or no longer useful, or the condition of being in such a state. When used in a biological sense, it means imperfect or rudimentary when compared with the corresponding part of other organisms.
Planned systemic obsolescence is caused either by the withdrawal of investment, or a product becoming obsolete through continuous development of the system in which it is used in such a way as to make continued use of the original product difficult.
Obsolescence is defined as the "transition from available to unavailable from the manufacturer in accordance with the original specification." [1] Newer technologies can mostly be considered as disruptive innovation. Many older technologies co-exist with newer alternatives, or are still in use due to cost, convenience, personal preference or ...
Obsolescence combined with the design changes in the replacement systems mean that we do not have a compatible evacuation slide to embark passengers onto the life rafts in an emergency.
[1] [2] DMSMS and obsolescence are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, obsolescence refers to a lack of availability due to statutory or process changes and new designs, [ 2 ] whereas DMSMS is a lack of sources or materials.
Obsolescence of technology is a major concern as discussed under Storage and Maintenance of Physical Objects. [32] Due to media and equipment obsolescence emulation has become a major component in the preservation of time-based media art and has allowed conservationist and specialist to save works by its use. [21]
Planned and perceived obsolescence is an important factor that explains why some overconsumption of consumer products exists. [30] This factor of the production revolves around designing products with the intent to be discarded after a short period of time. Perceived obsolescence is prevalent within the fashion and technology industries.