kostaspapakotas <kostaspapakotas@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > --- In photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Greg Stempel <fyrframe@xxxx> wrote: > > > > I want to extend the storage life for my digital files and have been > > using a system of external hard drives. I burn a DVD as well. > > > > As I fill these hard drives, can I disconnect and store them in > > something like a pelican case or other means indefinitely? What about > a > > home library shelf? > > > for the price of a pelican case, you can buy a small fireproof (do not > expect wonders) safe. And be covered against a not so determined > burglar, who tempted might just pick up the Pelican case on his way > out... You probably need a media-rated safe, not just a paper-rated safe. You certainly do for diskettes and magnetic tapes, anyway. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@xxxxxxxx>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/>
