Data Rescue - outdated software and hardware

Data Rescue - outdated software and hardware

Data Rescue - outdated software and hardware

This is not a core part of the workflow, however during the project we gained experience with transforming data stored in old and outdated software and hardware formats.

Software

We were available to rescue data from files in a variety of outdated formats. Details are described in the list below:

• • Conversion for selected file formats
    • DataPerfect
    • Paradox
    • dBase
    • Harvard Graphics
    • Word 3 for DOS
    • Excel to Access database
  • Document new data formats for others

Hardware

We received some data on 3.5" Floppies and on 5.25" floppy disks. Details on how to read 5.25 " Floppies read are provided.