It is worse than the author realizes. Computer compatibility is a temporal thing, you want to read those old Iomega Jaz drive carts? Well you need an OS, Drivers, and computer all built around the same time frame to make that work. Modern computer doesn't have the connections (Parallel IDE) for the drive. Stuff will get like this too, to reboot/reflash your car you're going to need your old computer/phone from the time when you bought. No classic restorations for you in 50 years!