[Cialug] long term storage

[Nathan C. Smith]

I wouldn't be afraid of Optical for longer terms 5-10 years.  Just make a couple copies on different brands of media and store them in a temperature moderated, low-humidity environment. (Safe deposit box?)

-Nate

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> [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of Dave J. Hala Jr.
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:59 AM
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> Subject: [Cialug] long term storage
> 
> I was looking for a good way to archive some photos and 
> movies. Optical
> media seems to be the most convenient, but rumor has it that 
> Cd's/DVD's
> tend to degrade and fail after 5 years.  Has anyone actually seen this
> in practice?  I've got some data CD's and DVD's that I burnt 
> on generic
> media 7 years ago and they are ok.
> 
> At the moment, an external usb drive appears to be the choice.
> 
> :) Dave
> 
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