[nylug-talk] CD-R as archival media

[Tony Marchesano]

In my experience with different brands of CDR blanks I've only had one 
brand that hasn't given me a single problem: Mitsui Gold. According to 
their marketing hype they will last upwards of 300 years! I use them 
exclusively for any data I want to archive on CD, including audio. With 
important data I burn two copies and store in safe, separate places.

I was very involved in etree.org trading of music and went through tons 
of these disks. Other brands I tried had all gone south in one way or 
another over time. Although they do cost quite a bit more than most 
others I feel they are well worth it. I've ordered them from 
American-Digital in the past, (www.am-dig.com) and have been very happy 
with their service, and since they are located in CT I get next day 
shipping via UPS ground.

In the etree community, Kodak gold disks were also very highly regarded 
but iirc are no longer available.

--Tony

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