# Preserving the Artifacts of the Early Digital Era: A Study of What, Why and How?

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.06570 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2312.06570/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 11 Dec 2023.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

In this article, we report the pilot results of a survey study (N=1036) related to social attitudes towards the early digital heritage. On the basis of the answers, we consider what constitutes early digital artifacts (EDA) and outline how knowledge about them can be useful. We explore attitudes toward the historical and cultural importance of various EDAs and chart the surveyed requirements for their successful and sustainable preservation for current and future generations.