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Re: [photo-3d] digital family memories

  • From: "Dan Shelley" <dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: [photo-3d] digital family memories
  • Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 11:25:04 -0600
From: Andy Beals <bandy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

>> I'm concerned that there isn't a digital storage medium currently
available
>> that will safely retain images for the long term.  I believe CDRs are
>> supposed to be good for about 12 years if stored in ideal conditions.
>
>I think you're off by a factor of ten, there.

Actually, it's probably a safe number. 10 years of life is what many people
are saying about CDRs. When writeable  DVDs come out, I will copy to them,
then to whatever comes after that. Better safe than sorry! =)

Dan