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Subject: [OM] : Re: [photoconservation] Kodak's new Preservation CDs & DVDs
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 14:08:19 +1200
Chuck wrote

> I don't know what "superior burn technology" is but NIST has an 
> extensive guide to proper storage and handling here:
> <http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/CDandDVDCareandHandlingGuide.pdf>
> 
> One key point that all may not realize is that disks should be stored on 
> edge in protective cases.  Laying them flat risks warpage which is a 
> no-no for readability.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt

That's interesting that they recommend storing CDs horizontal.

My photo shop told me in no uncertain terms that if I stored them on edge, 
the dye layer would migrate (flow) under the force of gravity - with the 
unreadable result that one can imagine.

I'd like to know more about this contradiction on advice.

Brian

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