When did the Linotype machine become obsolete?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Linotype Operator
The Linotype machine began to decline in use during the 1970s with the advent of phototypesetting and later digital typesetting technologies. By the 1990s, it became largely obsolete in the printing industry as computer-based typesetting took over. However, some Linotype machines are still preserved in museums and used by enthusiasts for specialty printing.