I think one of the latest commentary on longevity was in Peter Kurilecz' summaries. See http://news.com.com/Inkjet+images+dont+just+fade+they+can+vanish/2100-10 41_3-6188723.html The link does not work but it is the New York Times, June 5, 2007, 6:42. (Gus, I'll tell you how to find this in our library online). Dean Dean DeBolt University Librarian, Special Collections John C. Pace Library, University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514-5750 850-474-2213 [log in to unmask] List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance