Microscopic lasers and 650MB of binary: Why the Compact Disc was the greatest hardware leap of the 90s Linux physical media Technology Microscopic lasers and 650MB of binary: Why the Compact Disc was the greatest hardware leap of the 90s Sydney Butler February 24, 2026 Stop treating CDs like obsolete tech—they're more impressive than you think Read More Read more about Microscopic lasers and 650MB of binary: Why the Compact Disc was the greatest hardware leap of the 90s