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Re: Quality of CDs
From:
Dwight WALLIS <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Records Management Program <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:38:11 -0700
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Alice, I'm not sure if this is feasible, but I would suggest keeping
records on regularly backed up storage. CD's, DVDs, flash drives, etc...
simply have too high a failure rate, are often mislabeled, can be
scratched, etc... etc.... I wouldn't suggest them for inactive storage.


On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Alice Young <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Good afternoon, All!
>
> Hope you have had a great week, so far!
>
> I was wondering if there is a distinct difference in Compact Discs when
> using them for storing data?  My data would consist of Word docs, Excel
> spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.  Generally, the usual items
> for a government office, yes we (international airport) operate as a small
> city, we just don't charge property taxes!
>
> So, does a gold CD have any higher quality over a silver CD?
>
> I looked in our listserv archives, but the most recent info I found was
> 2008.  And, in looking through the Internet, I'm not finding much there,
> either.
>
> Thanks for your input!
>
> All my best,
>
> Alice
>
> Alice B. Young, CRM
> Records Management Administrator
> Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
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