Do you use Discs like CDs and DVDs to watch video, listen to music, install operating systems and so

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Yes, I enjoy using discs like CDs and DVDs to watch video, listen to music, install operating systems and software since burning CDs and DVDs are more convenient, and cheaper then using USB flash drives which still cost 10 dollars, and USB hard drives which can cost hundreds of dollars.

Plus, I don't have to unplug a USB plug to plug in another USB plugs.

Everytime I need to install a new version of Windows, or Linux, I choose to use a disc since burning a installer Disc is simple with a free CD burner program like ImgBurn, CDburnerXP, or paid software like Nero, and Roxio.

DVD and Blu-Ray players are also cheaper, and easier to hook up, and use on a TV then hooking up a computer, and finding space for a computer on the TV stand.
 
I used a setup CD today to easily setup my wireless router, and it work pretty well. It kind of sucks that the CDs which come with settup CDs are not reusable unless they used CD-RW or their CD-R is set to burn files latter since I have so many setup CDs which I don't need, but wish I could use to store files I have on my PC I want to back up.

I still think CDs are one of the safest ways to store information because if you drop them on the floor, they won't break like hard drive, and cheaply made usb flash drives, and CDs data on it will not get erased by very strong magnets and electricty like Tape, Flash drive, and hard drive where magnets, strong electrical fields, power surges, etc.

Although CDs get scratched, but they can be repaired with CD repair kits.

They can also get cracked, but CD-R and DVD-R are cheap enough at 5-10 cents per disc that you can burn more then 1 copy for safe keeping.
 
been awhile since I last used a CD, but yeah I use them when needed.
 
froggyboy604 said:
I used a setup CD today to easily setup my wireless router, and it work pretty well. It kind of sucks that the CDs which come with settup CDs are not reusable unless they used CD-RW or their CD-R is set to burn files latter since I have so many setup CDs which I don't need, but wish I could use to store files I have on my PC I want to back up.

I still think CDs are one of the safest ways to store information because if you drop them on the floor, they won't break like hard drive, and cheaply made usb flash drives, and CDs data on it will not get erased by very strong magnets and electricty like Tape, Flash drive, and hard drive where magnets, strong electrical fields, power surges, etc.

Although CDs get scratched, but they can be repaired with CD repair kits.

They can also get cracked, but CD-R and DVD-R are cheap enough at 5-10 cents per disc that you can burn more then 1 copy for safe keeping.
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Very true, although what does worry me is the longevity.. I have actually lost data I previously burned many years ago mainly because of the disc's age..

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There are archival DVD disc which claim to last for many years longer compared to regular DVD because they use a gold layer which does not rust, better dyes, and the bottom of the disc are more scratch resistant then regular discs. But, Archival discs are more expensive, so it probably be best use them to back up data which is important like home photos, video, or expensive discs like DVD movies.

I still trust Discs as the best way to save data.

I also read some flash memory like on USB flash drive can only hold Data for 10 years according to forum posts I read. But, I think most fash drive die before 10 years because the metal plug sometimes break if you use it too much on a daily basis since I know some people who bent the plug too much.

A hard drive breaks when you drop it, or a power outage/power surge/lightning zaps your computer, and external hard drive which makes it unuasable.

Plus, almost no robbers steals home burnt dvds since their price tag is a lot less then flash drives, hard drives, and computers with drives in them.
 
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