[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: [ARSCLIST] Gold CDs
On 24/09/04, George Brock-Nannestad wrote:
>> Archival is a tricky word and can mean different things to different
>> people.
>
> I would say that it is system longevity, not just carrier longevity
> that is the issue. I think I have heard rumors that tape reproducers
> are not so common any more. What makes any of you think that anybody
> is seriously interested in providing CD-compatible players in the long
> term future?
The existence of equipment for playing cylinders.
One would expect equipment for playing obsolete formats to be expensive
and sell mainly to museums and libraries, but (barring social
catastrophes) I think it will be available.
Regards
--
Don Cox
doncox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx