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An interesting read. As a photographer I have been concerned about archived image files I have on CD & DVD.
New M-Disc Technology Promises Permanent Data Retention
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Since it will require a dedicated burner, or firmware patch to make a disc, I'm wondering how likely it is that the major optical drive manufacturers will provide them? I'm not crazy about the idea of paying $3 for a disc, but it is a reasonable price...assuming that one won't be forced to buy an expensive burner to use them.
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It lasts forever, or lasts until last reader unit exists? That's a big difference.
Still, anything which is able to survive longer than current discs is welcome. Did you noticed how badly scratched are those rented movie discs nowadays? -- assuming you know what a disc rental is, now in the streaming days
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That is still a lot of disks to match a HDD for keeping hundreds of GB of photos or videos. But hey, 'bout time.Last edited by GeneO; 09 Aug 2011 at 08:33.
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I quit reading when the "torture test" talked about LN2 exposure. I'd be more impressed if somebody with a pocket knife dragged the blade across and it still read 100%. I don't know about you guys but I've never dropped an optical disc in liquid nitrogen even on a bad day!!
If successful it would demonstrate that the caveman who came up with etching stuff in stone was way way wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ahead of his time!
New M-Disc Technology Promises Permanent Data Retention
Posted: 08 Aug 2011
Read more at: Maximum PC | New M-Disc Technology Promises Permanent Data Retention
More and more folks are turning to cloud services like Dropbox to store their oh-so-precious private data, but when it comes to truly valuable info, it's still a good idea to keep a physical backup disc around in case those virtual services crap out on you. Then again, CDs and DVDs scratch waaaaay too easily and have limited shelf lives. If you've ever been screwed by a big gouge across an important backup disc, you might want to check out the new optical media that's hitting the market soon. Supposedly, it lasts forever, and the Department of Defense vouches for its resiliency.
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