We also shouldn't forget the precaution of off-site storage to protect against
fire or burglary.
Tom
On 20 Dec 99, at 17:39, earthlink spoke about
*Re: [OM] CD ROMs and Archival Stora,* saying
> Well, ok I do concede that we do not know exactly how long CDRs will last,
> but I still have never heard of a 5" disc delaminating under normal
> conditions, Have you or Ken ever seen a delaminated one?
> I have repaired thousands of CDs including CD-ROM and playstation discs in
> the last couple of years, some of them dating back to when CDs first came
> out(about 16 years ago), and yes I have seen many with pits in the label,
> but no signs of delamination. Those with pits in the label have almost
> always been on discs that used the clear lacquer coat only vs. those with a
> solid silkscreen. The pits don't just happen though, it also has do with how
> they are handled.
> I would still archive on CDRs for now, not magnetic media, when something
> better comes along in ten years or so, it should be easy enough to transfer.
>
> I believe your right though about CDR/Ws, I would not feel safe with those
> keeping data flawlessly for ten years.
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