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I have a lot of files that I back up and store.
Recently I was going on an extended trip and was wondering what to do
with the hundreds of DVDs I had to keep them safe and that got me to
thinking.
What is better, storing archived files/programs/videos/music on DVDs
or using the small, affordable 500-1000 Gig external HD.
The HDs would be great for keeping all the related files together.
Less to store, less to move around.
But how safe is the data?
I've had DVDs go bad, get scratched and mess up - many more then I've
had HDs fail, but I've also had about 1000 x as many DVDs as HDs.
I was wondering if memerber of this group could help me with some
advice.
I suppose it the data is CRITICAL, I can store it on both DVD and HD,
or even several DVDs.....but in general, what does everyone have to
say?
I'd really appreciate some advice on this from the deep thinkers and
the Gurus of this group.
Bonnie
Recently I was going on an extended trip and was wondering what to do
with the hundreds of DVDs I had to keep them safe and that got me to
thinking.
What is better, storing archived files/programs/videos/music on DVDs
or using the small, affordable 500-1000 Gig external HD.
The HDs would be great for keeping all the related files together.
Less to store, less to move around.
But how safe is the data?
I've had DVDs go bad, get scratched and mess up - many more then I've
had HDs fail, but I've also had about 1000 x as many DVDs as HDs.
I was wondering if memerber of this group could help me with some
advice.
I suppose it the data is CRITICAL, I can store it on both DVD and HD,
or even several DVDs.....but in general, what does everyone have to
say?
I'd really appreciate some advice on this from the deep thinkers and
the Gurus of this group.
Bonnie