Stephen Lee wrote: > > > -----Original Message----- > > I went to one meeting where someone from another DOE lab said > > they needed to store some data on media which would last > > 10,000 years. I suggested chisels and stone tablets :) > > That gold platter that NASA sent out into space: How long is it supposed to > last? > Another option might be a typical fruit cake -- the season for which is > almost upon us.
While we are on the topic of comestibles, I find the comparison of the lifespan of a CD to the time spent in wooden caskets by the favorite beverages of some people of the list (sorry to disappoint, folks, but I survive on water, tea and coffee) perfectly distressing. What about writing the data on bottle labels ? Would last longer, and would probably be more lovingly cared for. -- Regards, Stephane Faroult Oriole Software -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroult INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
