Stephen Lee wrote:
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > I went to one meeting where someone from another DOE lab said
> > they needed to store some data on media which would last
> > 10,000 years. I suggested chisels and stone tablets :)
>
> That gold platter that NASA sent out into space: How long is it supposed to
> last?
> Another option might be a typical fruit cake -- the season for which is
> almost upon us.
While we are on the topic of comestibles, I find the comparison of the
lifespan of a CD to the time spent in wooden caskets by the favorite
beverages of some people of the list (sorry to disappoint, folks, but I
survive on water, tea and coffee) perfectly distressing. What about
writing the data on bottle labels ? Would last longer, and would
probably be more lovingly cared for.
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Stephane Faroult
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Received on Fri Nov 08 2002 - 17:04:34 CST
