👉 Cassette computing refers to a computing paradigm that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily utilizing magnetic cassettes as storage media for data. This approach was particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, especially for portable devices like laptops and desktop computers. Cassette drives used magnetic tape to store data in a linear format, allowing for relatively large storage capacities at a lower cost per gigabyte compared to solid-state storage technologies like hard disk drives. Users could easily insert and remove cassettes, making it convenient for transferring files between devices. However, cassette computing was limited by slower data transfer speeds and lower reliability compared to modern storage solutions. Despite its decline with the advent of solid-state drives, cassette computing played a significant role in shaping early portable computing technology and remains an interesting historical example of innovative storage solutions.
