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Physical Reliability vs. Digital Storage
;4. Censorship and Availability:
:'''Digital Storage''': "Digital content can be censored or removed from online platforms by the provider or due to copyright issues. This can lead to the loss of access to previously purchased digital media. Providers may remove content from digital stores due to censorship, copyright issues even after purchase, or simply decide to delist the software entirely.[https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/12246761] Digital content on some platforms like Android can be especially vulnerable to access loss due to the . Unlike other platforms, there's a lack of interest of in preserving mobile software compared to other platforms, leading many older applications and games to become unavailable over time because of this. Even those successfully preserved ones applications and games with their APK APKs and associated data files can still face hurdles due to restrictive . Restrictive copy protection methods , like defunct activation check servers, can cause problems. Additionally, MMOs dependent on [[Preservation_projects#Private_Game_Servers|private servers]] are only playable if the community revives them."
:'''Physical Storage''': "Physical media offers more control over access and censorship. Once you own a physical copy, it cannot be easily removed or altered by a third party."
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