http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/CDandDVDCareandHandlingGuide.pdf
The whole question of reliability of optical media in the CD/DVD format has been the subject of some vigorous and alarming discussion over the past few years -- there is no doubt that these media are not as bullet-proof as sometimes claimed. The USA's National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a white paper: "Care and Handling of CDs and DVDs — A Guide for Librarians and Archivists" which can serve as a guide to the perplexed on this subject.
Very big point -- using adhesive labels on CD's is a bad idea -- something I have been rather certain about for some time. Another excellent example of Your Tax Dollars At Work.
Posted by jho at January 24, 2004 10:56 AM