>Shoot, most of my 5.25" disks that had sat in >> a box for 10 years worked the last time I went through them >> before their ultimate disposal.
I think that magnetic media--although it's sensitive to fields--is notably better for long-term archiving. I believe CDs are estimated at about 10 years where magnetic is like 20. CD media is metal that will rust where rust (on disk) won't rust. I think it's a pretty interesting topic actually. Thanks, Phillip _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
