Laura,

I'd concur with the other posters that a CD-write drive will be more useful
for passing data to other non-zip equipped users.  In terms of storing image
files you can squeeze 650 Mbs. on a CD-R that costs $1.00 per CD versus 100
Mbs. on a $30 Zip disk.
The extra upfront cost of a CD writer will be saved over the long run
because the CDs are cheaper.
Note that not all computers can read CD-RW (read-write which allows you to
rewrite the CD like a regular floppy disk).  If your passing information on
to others put it on a CD-R (write once-read only after that).

Here's a question. Has anyone done a conservation study on the lifespan of
CD-R or CD-RW disks?  They are sufficiently different from regular CD's that
we know don't last forever.

Thanks,

Richard Urban
Web-site Coordinator
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Laura Bajuk
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 2:35 PM
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Subject: Image Storage - CD or Zip?


Hi all - I'm another non-registrar having to answer a question in coll. mgt.
- I'll also check the archive for previous inquiries...

Situation: We're buying a new computer - PC - and need to decide how to
store
large - esp. image - files.

To use a writeable CD-rom or a Zip drive... that is the question... and we
keep arguing here at work. Does anyone have any advice before we buy
equipment?

Please shoot me a note - or vote - off-list at [log in to unmask] - I'll be
happy to accumulate the results and pop a master tally back to the whole
list.

Many thanks... Laura Bajuk, ED
Los Gatos Museum Assn.
PO Box 1904, Los Gatos, CA  95031
408.395.7375

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