Re: scanning to cd-rom

From: Hugo.van.der.Kooij@caiw.nl
Date: Sun Jan 21 2001 - 07:46:11 PST

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    On Sun, 21 Jan 2001, SCC wrote:

    > I want to scan some old family photos before they disintegrate completely. I
    > read somewhere that recordable cd's only have a life of around 2 years. Does
    > anyone have any advice on keeping permanent photo archives?

    Scan them. Put them on CD. Them send them to a printer to creat 'new'
    photo's.

    Hugo.

    PS: I doubt that 2 year estimate is valid. I have several discs that are
    over 5 years old now. I guess the estimate should be 30 years.

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