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CDs and DVDs not as immortal as once thought
Experts warn that optical discs degrade beyond simple storage. Poor lacquer sealing allows aluminum to oxidize, and top label side scratches or pressure can render discs unreadable. Government and education bodies acknowledge wide variance in disc quality across brands and batches, with no standard longevity test.
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Jerry Hartke
Media Sciences Inc
Marlborough
Hartke
Koster
Fred Byers
Library of Congress
Byers