Since 50 CD-R usually come on a spindle, why not use the original spindle package Paul Studly Cleveland/Chesterland, OH paulstudly@studly.net -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Jones [mailto:jonesr007@hawaii.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 3:07 PM To: FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [FO] Storage of backups on CD Another alternative to the multiple CD cases is to use the thin cases. Aloha Wayne -----Original Message----- From: Al Turner [mailto:aleturner@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 9:53 AM To: FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FO] Storage of backups on CD I would like to weigh in the the subject of burning backups to CD as it relates to storage, begging our illustrious list administrator's indulgence for an off topic discourse. I have always believed that the best way to protect a CD that was used frequently was by placing it in a jewel case. As my collection of data and backup CDs grew I went to two, four, and five CD cases to conserve space. I recently purchased a quantity of 2 CD cases from a well known computer store outlet and doubled up some of the singles. Later, I had occasion to use a CD from one of these jewel cases and discovered a crack in the CD extending from the hole to midway across the center of the CD and a similar crack on the opposite side. Then I examined the second CD and found cracks forming around the rim of the hole. Then I examined all of the CDs in this new batch of jewel cases and found cracks forming in about a third of the CDs. As you know, a CD is written from the inner portion out and any crack that extends from the center ring into the writing surface renders it useless to the average user. A close examination of these jewel cases revealed that the hub holding the CD in place consisted of eight molded round plastic pins about 3 millimeters in diameter and the CD was actually held in place by friction rather than the conventional spring action found in most older cases. There was no "give" whatsoever in these pins and the pressure they exerted on the CD from inside out was causing the cracking. Fortunately, I had burned CD-R backups for all these CDs, placed them in paper sleeves and stored them in a safety deposit box so there was no great loss. The lesson learned is that if it takes unusual force to seat the CD in the case be aware of what can happen. And just when you thought it was safe to go outside ..... Al ==== FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS Mailing List ==== Searchable ARCHIVES - http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=FAMILY-ORIGINS-U SERS ==== FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS Mailing List ==== Family Origins GenForum - http://genforum.genealogy.com/fo/ Tech Support Knowledge Base http://www.familyorigins.com/support/