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Re: [ARSCLIST] Requiem for the DAT (redux, was Storage of audio CDs)
Dear Tom,
Considering all of the variables that surround the creation (and
retrieval) of optical media archival storage, I must say that
"industry standardization" regarding CD-R is at best a misplaced
argument. Many users of CD-R media for backup look for the best deal
(100 spindle for $25, total junk) and expect that to be a good
archival format. Even if you are using the best archival Gold CD-R
media out there, you have (at best) a perilous digital archive.
It is not about the shelf life, it is about the availability of
drives (and perhaps compatible software/ firmware) on which you place
your assets.
Regarding DVD+/-R, I would say that your hopes may or may not have an
influence on which camp wins (DVD-HD/ Blu-Ray), and no one knows the
backwards compatibility of the next generation readers.
John
John Spencer
www.bridgemediasolutions.com
On Oct 3, 2005, at 7:49 PM, Tom Fine wrote:
That's a good harbinger
for the long-term viability of the CDR format. This is an example
where
industry standardization on a method and form factor is a very Good
Thing.
I'm hoping very much that DVD+/-R is a continuation of the Good
Thing but
it's pretty early to pass judgement.