Article on data rot on CD's

From: Doc Shipley <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>
Date: Wed Jul 28 15:24:46 2004

Paul Koning wrote:

>>>>>>"Ashley" == Ashley Carder <wacarder_at_usit.net> writes:
>
>
> Ashley> I just write on the top of the CD with a fine tip permanent
> Ashley> marker.
>
> That's what the media manufacturers recommend. It's the only safe way
> in my view.

   If you want to be really picky about it, TDK makes (or more likely
badges) a felt-tip media marker. It's about $3USD, and the one I have
has lasted several hundred CDRs. I can't remember whether I bought it
at CompUSA or Best Buy.

   It smells just like a Sharpie. ;)


        Doc
Received on Wed Jul 28 2004 - 15:24:46 BST