This section includes physical devices for storing information permanently or, at least, for long periods.

    [electronic] electronic

      [disk] disks

      [disquette] diskettes

      [cd] CD-ROM

      [usb] USB devices

      [dvd] DVD

      [tape] magnetic tape

      [mc] memory cards

      [ic] intelligent cards

    [non_electronic] non-electronic

      [printed] printed material

      [tape] paper tape

      [film] micro film

      [cards] punched cards