my links are on a backup tape, but yes. CD-R is a short life product unless it uses a specific type of dye. Those appear blueish on the data side.<br><br>Still, a CD-R that has seen sunlight will die soon. <br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Geoffrey Myers <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lists@serioustechnology.com">lists@serioustechnology.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
I was under the impression that CD-Rs last a decade or more. Spotted a post on /. saying that recordings as late as 2008 are at risk. Anyone have links to real scientific data on this issue?<br>
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Later, Geoffrey<br>
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