Re: tlug: CD-R reliability

[Masanori Smiley Omote <masa@example.com>]

Hi,

Scott:
> Well, CDs are vulnerable to extreme temperatures and (obviously)
> scratching... it might have gotten too hot in the plane over to Japan, or
> too cold (from Germany to Tokyo, the plane would fly great-circle over
> Siberia, right?).  CDs are vulnerable to cold, as well.  possibly the
> expansion/contraction of the media under the temperature differential
> caused very small cracks in the media that are causing the errors?

I don't think so.  I'm not sure but all the packages seem to be kept
in the usual temperture in the plane, although outside is -50C at
10000 ft. high.  I have got some CD-Rs from U.S. or Germany via rush
(air) and they were completely okay.  They were all in jewel case.  I
think thin plastic folder would be okay if the overall packing is
completely robust for shock.

But actually CDs are physically vulnerable.  In that point, I think
Scott is right.

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