Do you still use older storage for archives/backups etc? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Tekkip20@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For me I had a stack dvd blanks left over, I decided to save a little bit of money and used them to back up folders of childhood photos, documents etc and place them inside their own jewel cases.

I do have a 2TB external HDD, But that I throw on LARGE steam game back ups and movies.

Sure, the "cloud" exists and I use that too but what if your intewebz goes down, good luck getting your backups until it's back up.

What do you use? Optical media, tape drives etc?

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[-] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

10-15 years for DVD. I have extensive experience with DVDs. I don't have experience with Blu-ray but I would expect it to be half the rated lifespan too.

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

I’ve got oodles of 20-25 year old DVDs and never found a dud. But it’s good to set expectations.

[-] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Burned DVD's or mass manufactured? Purchased can last forever although aluminum substrate corrosion has happened in humid environments.

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Burned! I have soooo many data discs hahahaha

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