Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A false security, Larry. It likely makes you feel better about doing some archiving, but I've heard figures in the 3% fail per year range on storage CD media. They de-laminate or can be damaged. For home, snap shot use, or more casual duty, it is likely effective enough but if you're archiving wedding or other valuable original images, I don't believe it's a system to place your trust in. Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > > > And all this is easier than burning picture files into a DVD? You've > got to be kidding. Last night I saved the contents of my iPhoto > Library (about 11.3 Gb) to 3 DVD discs. The whole process took about > an hour. All I had to do was change the DVD when each was ejected from > the computer. Mac OS 10.4 lets you multitask so I could surf the web > between disc changes. I create a new iPhoto Library about twice a > month so the DVDs are labeled with the date and rough notes about the > types of images on each. For safety, I burn duplicate DVDs using Toast > 6. It's a lot quicker than burning a duplicate from iPhoto. The spares > are simply stored in a file cabinet in the garage (in case the house > burns down). Simple - no engineering degree required. > > Larry Z > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >