The history of the floppy disk is a key part of the evolution of data storage technology. Here's a timeline highlighting the significant developments: ### 1960s: Invention - **1967**: IBM developed the first floppy disk, a 8-inch disk designed to store data for the IBM System/370 mainframe computers. The term "floppy" comes from the fact that the disk was made of a thin, flexible magnetic material.
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