why industry destroying/phasing out optical storage? I can't afford/trust some other physical media
by rico001 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6M8NY)
why is the industry destroying/phasing out optical storage? I can't afford/trust some other physical media?
MediaType Cost Lifetime Dur. Speed Size Other
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MediaTypes/systems: DVD,tape drive, cassette tape, DNA, stone, water, spoken word, vynl, quilt/cloth (loom), film, nuerons, optical, audio, pencil/stylus, brains
Cost of CD/DVD 35cents; Cost of thumb drive/micro-ssd : too much $10+; An idea might be to buy used old computers/get for free from people.
MediaType Cost Lifetime Dur. Speed Size Other
--------- ---- ------------- ----- ---- -----
MediaTypes/systems: DVD,tape drive, cassette tape, DNA, stone, water, spoken word, vynl, quilt/cloth (loom), film, nuerons, optical, audio, pencil/stylus, brains
Cost of CD/DVD 35cents; Cost of thumb drive/micro-ssd : too much $10+; An idea might be to buy used old computers/get for free from people.