Posted by Don Wiss on 06/01/06 03:00

On 31 May 2006 15:05:42 -0700, FatKat <robynari@juno.com> wrote:

>How much more durable/reliable are CD's v. DVD's? I've since begun
>using DVD-R's as data discs for large-scale back-up.

On this page it says CD-Rs last from 10-100 years, depending on the type.
http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/cdrom/cd_dye.shtml

On this page they talk about DVD-Rs should last 10 years:
http://www.backupcritic.com/backup-media/dvd/durability.html

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

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