[ale] is USB stick safer than CD-ROM/DVD

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Greg Freemyer wrote:
> If you guys are really serious about long term storage on DVD then you
> should investigate "archival DVDs".  I'm not sure they exist, but
> Kodak used to sell archival CDs.
> 
> They used gold as the reflective surface.  iirc, at least with CDs the
> issue is that the top and bottom layer eventually separate and air is
> allowed into the mirror surface.  Eventually it oxidates and looses
> its reflectivity.  By using gold, you have no oxidation effect.
> 
> Kodak used to claim they were good for 50 years (iirc).

After all these years and this wonderful technology, we still can't beat 
carved stone...

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin