Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/09

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Subject: RE: [Leica] black and white
From: Austin Franklin <austin@darkroom.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 00:33:07 -0400
 
> However, I think that with the advent of cheap media (CD recording roms), 
I
> am somewhat curious as to the eventual lifespan of the new media.  As you 
> all know, we know what photographic lifespan, but really have there been
> any studies done in that regard???

I use them for data backup, and I have heard 10 years.  I haven't ever had 
one go bad, that wasn't due to some major damage.  I would guess they are 
probably good for a lot more than 10 years though...