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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
On 2006-08-17 19:12:35 -0400, ColinD said:
Well, the CD versus negative storage longevity arguments are now put to rest. Kodak have announced their new Gold Preservation CDs and DVDs. Using pure gold reflective layers, phthalocyanine dye, and triple-layer protection, they say the useful life of a CD is 300 years, and the DVDs 80 - 100 years. Check: http://www.kmpmedia.com/kodak-gold.html Colin D. And will I have any device capable of reading these in 300 years? I think not! -- Jim |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
... [SNIP] Ouch! It has been a bit over ten years now since I retired from the Army (as a civilian). I wonder about the economics of that. Of course, we used to photocopy standard forms whenever we got low, so this may make just as much sense. I once did a study for a bank on whether, when forms were running low, it was more cost effective for employees to print more, or to photocopy. I can't remember now which one won, just that it was unbelievably close. I didn't suggest to them the logical followup question of how long, if they implemented the saving of mandating that it be done the cheaper way, it would take them to recover the cost of the initial study... Peter |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
Jim wrote:
On 2006-08-17 19:12:35 -0400, ColinD said: Well, the CD versus negative storage longevity arguments are now put to rest. Kodak have announced their new Gold Preservation CDs and DVDs. Using pure gold reflective layers, phthalocyanine dye, and triple-layer protection, they say the useful life of a CD is 300 years, and the DVDs 80 - 100 years. Check: http://www.kmpmedia.com/kodak-gold.html Colin D. And will I have any device capable of reading these in 300 years? I think not! I'm less worried about having a device to read 'em in 300 years than in being around then to use the device. ;-D -- These are my views. If you've got a problem with it, you can blame it on me, but this is what I think. I am not the official spokes-person for any Government, Commercial or Educational institution. John |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
In article , Jim wrote:
On 2006-08-17 19:12:35 -0400, ColinD said: Well, the CD versus negative storage longevity arguments are now put to rest. Kodak have announced their new Gold Preservation CDs and DVDs. Using pure gold reflective layers, phthalocyanine dye, and triple-layer protection, they say the useful life of a CD is 300 years, and the DVDs 80 - 100 years. Check: http://www.kmpmedia.com/kodak-gold.html Colin D. And will I have any device capable of reading these in 300 years? I think not! 300 years into the future who knows, technology could very well be vastly superior and able to decipher all kinds of stuff. Then again mankind may just cease to exist sooner then that time, so what will it matter? -- Reality-Is finding that perfect picture and never looking back. www.gregblankphoto.com |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
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no_name wrote: I'm less worried about having a device to read 'em in 300 years than in being around then to use the device. ;-D Technology will be so superior by that time we might be willing to bring you back for laughs. -- Reality-Is finding that perfect picture and never looking back. www.gregblankphoto.com |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
"Greg "_"" wrote in message ... In article , Jim wrote: On 2006-08-17 19:12:35 -0400, ColinD said: Well, the CD versus negative storage longevity arguments are now put to rest. Kodak have announced their new Gold Preservation CDs and DVDs. Using pure gold reflective layers, phthalocyanine dye, and triple-layer protection, they say the useful life of a CD is 300 years, and the DVDs 80 - 100 years. Check: http://www.kmpmedia.com/kodak-gold.html Colin D. And will I have any device capable of reading these in 300 years? I think not! 300 years into the future who knows, technology could very well be vastly superior and able to decipher all kinds of stuff. Then again mankind may just cease to exist sooner then that time, so what will it matter? In 300 years time after the "great burn" technology will be outlawed as the root of all evil.We will go back to living with the plough and the sword. "we live for the one we die for the one" |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
"ian" wrote in message
k... "Greg "_"" wrote in message ... [SNIP] 300 years into the future who knows, technology could very well be vastly superior and able to decipher all kinds of stuff. Then again mankind may just cease to exist sooner then that time, so what will it matter? In 300 years time after the "great burn" technology will be outlawed as the root of all evil.We will go back to living with the plough and the sword. Have you read "A Canticle for Leibowitz"? You should... Peter |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
"Bandicoot" wrote in message ... "ian" wrote in message k... "Greg "_"" wrote in message ... [SNIP] 300 years into the future who knows, technology could very well be vastly superior and able to decipher all kinds of stuff. Then again mankind may just cease to exist sooner then that time, so what will it matter? In 300 years time after the "great burn" technology will be outlawed as the root of all evil.We will go back to living with the plough and the sword. Have you read "A Canticle for Leibowitz"? You should... never heard of it. I was quoting "orac" from an episode of blakes 7 and deconstructing falling stars from babylon 5. These days i'm more of a terry pratchett fan. He is a genius. |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
ian wrote:
"Bandicoot" wrote in message ... Have you read "A Canticle for Leibowitz"? You should... never heard of it. Look it up. It's worth it. -- These are my views. If you've got a problem with it, you can blame it on me, but this is what I think. I am not the official spokes-person for any Government, Commercial or Educational institution. John |
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ARCHIVAL CDs - 300 YEARS LIFE!
"ian" wrote in message .uk... "Bandicoot" wrote in message ... "ian" wrote in message k... "Greg "_"" wrote in message ... [SNIP] 300 years into the future who knows, technology could very well be vastly superior and able to decipher all kinds of stuff. Then again mankind may just cease to exist sooner then that time, so what will it matter? In 300 years time after the "great burn" technology will be outlawed as the root of all evil.We will go back to living with the plough and the sword. Sorry, but you can't make ploughs and swords without technology.....A decent one of either requires a steel mill and Bessemer converter. This is technology with a capitol "T"..... |
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