The title is taken from:
http://www.clueless.com/jargon3.0.0/software_rot.html
http://www.tuxedo.org/jargon/html/entry/software-rot.html
What I actually mean is anyandall data loss due to
outdated machines, migration of software versions,
lost media as well as the effect of service providers
stepping out of contract for any reason.
The Askemos projects looks into reliably reproducing
information over very long period of time.