> There was a manufacturing problem with ordinary CDs back in the late 
> 80's,
> early 90's, where the edge of the disk was not properly sealed and 
> moisture
> or some other environmental effect was getting in to the metallic 
> layer, and
> destroying it. The manufacturers did not own up to it until they had 
> the
> problem under control after a lot of people found problems with 
> music CDs
> they were buying went faulty.

"CD rot".
Which will pale into insignificance besides the coming problems with 
CD data loss.
With bought CDs it's only $ you lose.
With CDR/DVD writeable loss it's your personal information. Photos are 
going to be a major loss.


        RM
 

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