30 Mar
2000
30 Mar
'00
9:28 a.m.
Hi,
Let's say I've got a stack of 8mm tapes with
data on them.
They're supposed to be good for archival purposes, when
stored in the proper conditions for 2 years.
Are you sure about that? Two years sounds a bit short.
The real reason for the question is finding some 4mm
tapes
that are still sealed, and I'd estimate about 8 years old.
If it helps, I've been using DAT for music since 1993. I've got tapes I
recorded then which are fine now, the only problems I've ever encountered
are the occasional dropouts due to tape ware.
TTFN - Pete.
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