Re: more "future proofing"

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lookaround360@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
And lastly, with proper storage, a film original can be turned into anything it needs to become down the road without much worry about archival permanence. The problem with electronic formats is that they need constant monitoring to make certain they are a file type that can still be read or played back in something. The maintenance implications over time are enormous.
Bob Zeichner, MFSO

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Nearing the end of an almost 40 year career with IBM I can echo the above comment.

A long time ago when digital photography was in its infancy someone posted a note something like, "I am having trouble finding someone that can help me get data from a 5.25" diskette...... By the way, last night I printed a 60 year old negative......."

Bob

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