27382✽
I write all my designs on CD.I have been told the life of a CD is 10 years, so any one backing designs up on CD is advised to rewrite them after about 7 years.This was told to me by a comp."nerd".
Comments (7)
18167✽
Didn't know that but thanks for letting us know . i wonder what it is for other storage devices.
44905✽
by
dlonnahawkins
14 Jun 2008
+6✽
I didn't know this, but know that the life of CD so much better than the floppy, and then jump drives better. I have not started storing on jumb drives, but have a friend doing that - mainly for space. My machine runs by jump drive, and sometimes I forget what is one what drive. But - we are getting there.
2 comments
what are jump drives
I think they are those little "sticks" that go into a USB port. Can get them in many sizes memory. Have heard them called "thumb drives" and "flash drives."
7833✽
I had work records on CDs 4 years old they are no good now so it might have something to do with type of CD
1 comment
Yea.It is a good idea to get good quality CDs.
3439✽
Thanks for the info. I have designs on floppies and CD's. I really need a jump drive. Gave hints to my hubby yesterday, wonder if he'll remember?
62461✽
I personally like the memory sticks to save things plus I use a backup drive.
33575✽
by
simplyrosie
14 Jun 2008
+3✽
That's funny... I'm still listening to music CDs I bought in 1987... ;-) Def Leppard and Heart! LOL I love your cute little kittie avatar... furry little fella. lol
1 comment
Yes, me too.And yet there are some CDs that don't even last that long.I think we had better play it safe with our designs,though, and rewrite after a few years.They are precious!
10164✽
never heard of this but its understandable.... afterall nothing lasts forever. mpo, is that your kitty?? its absolutely adorable!!
1 comment
No. It is not my kitty.So the picture somewhere and thought it was soooo cute.My little kitty is too shy to pose like this.