On Sun, 2007-04-01 at 07:59 +0530, Sudev Barar wrote: > Having burned out a whole pack of 10 CD's and getting only one > workable copy for some boot CD creation I started looking at reasons > of CD failures and came up with this. Thought would share with you, > worth a read up to first few para's if not more. > > http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/ > > Any comments on "Indian" CD/DVD's behaviour as said in the article? > For data archiving this is important. Found the link from /. >
So far I have had good experience with Sony media. A few problems with Moser Bayer (sp?). It is not just media "Made in India", I have experienced read errors on stuff I bought in the US (store brands and such). In the end, you get what you pay for (as the author concludes in above link). For data archival, use a NAS device if your budget allows. Another thing to keep in mind: The media should be kept at room temperature. Keeping them in cars and/or outside for extended periods in summer heat can cause potential damage - one of my bootable CD-R does not boot anymore although when mounted all other files seem to be fine. Besides, issues with media I have had 2 DVD writers (~2 years old) go belly up; I think the excess ambient dust is the culprit. -- Arun K. Khan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list linux-india-help@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
