Recently I found this faq (linked, I believe, from Kodak):
http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq07.html
It's worth noting there are some real reasons for certain discs to be
more reliable than others. Specifically, the mitsui golds with
inkjet printable layer - the gold reflective layer is highly
resistant to oxidation, and the inkjet printable coating atop the
disc provides more protection from physical and chemical damage.
These are probably the most expensive CDRs you can buy.
For everyday stuff I use taiyo yuden.
I'd really like some good info on which DVD-Rs archive best. I'm
backing up stuff to them daily, with fingers crossed. Also using
taiyo yudens.
-jeremiah
>I wish I knew how long those suckers would last.
>
>Steve - I use TDK blanks and make two copies of all backups with one copy
>stored at a separate location. I would be cautious of using any off brand
>cdr's.
>
>As I understand it the failure occurs due to a physical deterioration of t=
he
>reflective backing. So lower temperatures and non polluted air would
>probably extend the life.
>
>I plan to occasionally check my oldest cd's and make new copies if problem=
s
>show up. Hopefully I won't loose to much data.
>
>My first backups were made in Sep 2000 and they still read ok. But that is=
a
>little less than four years so who knows?
>
>Jim
>http://wingsofnature.com/
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