[Cialug] long term storage

[Afan Pasalic]

Since technology is changing, store your data on DVDs - good for 5 
years. And in 5 years there will be new type of media (bigger, better, 
safer...) and you will just move your data from DVDs to that new media - 
and back in the circle of technology.
:-)

I, personally, put everything on external HDs. One HD at home and one HD 
with the same content at work - what are chances both will burn down :-)

afan



Nathan C. Smith wrote:
> 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
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cialug-bounces at cialug.org 
>> [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of Dave J. Hala Jr.
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:59 AM
>> To: Cialug
>> 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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