>>>Weronika wrote: You mean CDs? Really? I've never heard that. Maybe I should see whether my old ones still work...<<<<
Oh, yes!!! CDs are *not* archival. They deteriorate. Re-writable ones can "fade" *especially* quickly. Definitely check your CDs regularly. Ironically, people worry about the underside surface, where the laser markings were burned in, but that's not the biggest problem. The aluminum layer near the top is more fragile. This is the reflective layer that makes the laser markings readable. The aluminum layer can get pinholes in it from too much light or from extreme temperatures. It can also get distorted or even delaminated (layers separating from each other) from bending the CD (like trying to get it off a tight spindle). Re-writable ones are particularly fragile because they don't burn in as deeply (in order to be able to "erase" the markings), but all CDs can fail. Even if you find a good brand, they change their manufacturing technique and materials with no warning, and the next batch may not be good at all. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
