From: Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks>
Subject: Re: It's Burning Time Again
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:17:53 -0000 (UTC), Ralf Schneider wrote:

>> I don't use higher capacity bdr, such as 100 Gb, because they may be
>> more error prone.
> What is the reason ? I would be more convenient to use bigger disks. Today 
> they all use 18 TB SSD (except me).
> 

For me, the burn time would be too long since use speed=2x.

Also, it is difficult to gather 100G of material of the same
subject.  I like to have one disk per subject.


>> I also use M-Disc because it will outlive me (I am 24 years old):
> I have never used. I thought they are expensive.

They are actually quite cheap -- if one can find a supplier.

>
> On my way I met amounts of people who laught when I 
> suggested to make a backup. They got their lesson soon, when their laptop 
> was stolen with all data on it (and of course with no backup in their 
> hands).
>

Making regular backups, especially with optical disks, is a PITA
an thus it is expected that most people will reject the idea.

But it is an essential part of computing.  I backup to USB HDD
about once per week and then to optical disk about once a year
(unless there are major changes, then more).



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