If "I" understand it all. . . CD-R back ups are fine as long as you write once and leave it. No packet writing. I use this for back-ups for my word-processing information, for archiving photos and graphics with no problems. I've passed my digital photos to other members of the family just fine. CD-RW back ups are the problem it would appear -- but only if you use packet writing -- that is if you intend to use the CD-RW to add additional information along the way. If you back-up once and don't intend to re-use the CD then you are okay. They are cheap enough that this is very practical. Just stay away from multi-use CD-RW disks and you'll be fine. That is, if I've heard and synthesized all this properly myself. Allen ----- Original Message ----- From: <Stinylouroy@aol.com> To: <> Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 11:58 AM Subject: [FO] Re: Jonny come lately--sorry > I just began to absorb the discussion on CD-RW 's. It sounds as if it is not > realistic to feel safe on backing up to a CD-RW. What is the best way to > back up FO information? I have 'burned' photos into CD-RW and read them on > my regular CD drive OK, also I have sent them to family. I am missing > something here, what is it? I really am not too computer literate. My PHD > is the "push here dummy" sort. > > > ==== FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS Mailing List ==== > FAMILY ORIGINS - Ordering, UPDATES, books, FAQ, FREE DEMO, Newsletter, etc. http://formalsoft.com For the 8.03 and 9.02 PATCHES and what they fix, go to: http://formalsoft.com/files.htm >