Re: Norm'ed out???...

Delkin also has new disks that are 100 years. Pricey.

http://www.delkin.com/delkin_products_archival_gold.html

Bob by Chicago

"no(SPAM)vasys" <"no(SPAM)vasys"@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> Mark & Juanita wrote:
>
>
>> It's not just cracking that needs to be considered, it's also whether
>> the
>> plastics will yellow over time such that their optical properties change,
>> rendering the disk unreadable. Suspect that this is going to be brand
>> and
>> material dependant.
>>
>
> TDK predicts 70 years. Kodak says 100 years. Looks like they'll outlast
> me.
>
> http://www.cd-info.com/CDIC/Technology/CD-R/Media/Longevity.html
>
> --
> Jack Novak
> Buffalo, NY - USA
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