I would not trust magnetic tape as far/long as I would a CD-R. That is similar to the tapes that the old tape recorders use. They seem to be quite particular how they are stored. Alfred D. Eller RootsMagic-Users-Admin@RootsWeb.com ================ ============== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Teresa" <terry3112@dodo.com.au> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] WHAT DO WE STORE OUR GOODIES ON. > Adelaide, 1st September 2004 > > Dear Arthur, > > Apparently National Archives are using magnetic tape, according to the article > in Family History magazine, and expect this to last about thirty years. I > don't know how expensive this system is, it might not be within my means. > However it may be worth considering until something better comes along. > > Regards, Terry >