Just saw in the Tech Watch section of the April 2006 Popular Mechanics
magazine that an IBM Germany "expert" says that burned CD-R's have a life
span of only 2 - 5 years. According to the article, while manufacturers
claim a 5 - 10 year shelf life for unburned media, once used, a dye is
activated which significantly reduces longevity.
They further state that commercially pressed CD's are susceptible to
deterioration.
Also, to quote from the article, "Trusty, albeit geeky, magnetic tapes are
the best digital storage options, lasting 30 - 100 years..."
I don't normally post news items, but not sure how widely read PM is here
and thought this might be of interest. PM posts their Tech Watch column
online but the April 06 issue is not yet available there.
FWIW.
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Bill Hatcher
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