After SkyeSue's recent experience over losing 2 years worth of photos, can I urge COLers not to rely on discs as backup.
I saw a recent computer programme where it said that discs have a limited shelf life (maybe five years) before the information is corrupted.
5 years may seem a long time, but if photos are very special (ie weddings, anniversaries etc) you want them forever
Much better to store your photos on an external hard drive or be very strict and put them on disc again after a few years.
In the past I have always stored my photos on discs but have since changed as I couldn't bear to lose my precious photos of dogs past and present.