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      1 **Non-digital** refers to anything that is not based on [[digital technology|computing]].
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      3 Even though Permacomputing is mostly concerned of digital computing, it does
      4 not want to narrow-mindedly advocate computing for purposes where feasible
      5 non-digital solutions also exist. Instead, in cases like these, the pros and
      6 cons of digital and non-digital should be considered. Often, it may be wise
      7 to choose both rather than either.
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      9 Examples:
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     11 * [[Microform]]s, based on miniaturized photography, is a well-established technology for long-term document storage. In proper conditions, a microfilm or microfiche can last hundreds of years, and the hardware required for viewing the documents can be extremely simple (a couple of lenses).
     12 * [[Radio]] is a means of long-distance real-time communication that is technologically rather simple and requires no networking infrastructure.
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     14 See also:
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     16 * [[Postdigital]]