[ale] 26G to backup

[Geoffrey Myers]

Brian Mathis wrote:
> 32GB flash drives can be had for $25 each, and would be much more
> reliable and easier to use than a stack of DVDs.  FYI, burned DVDs
> only last a few years before they start to go bad.  If you don't trust
> the disk, buy 2 of them and keep copies on each.

What? As long as you go with a decent brand, the research I've done says 
30+ years.  Certainly not 'a few years.'

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Until later, Geoffrey

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