Didn't "they" tell us that by saving our Photos on CDs and DVDs ~
that they'd be *safe* and *last forEVER* ??

Maybe NOT says this article on USA Today >>

CDs and DVDs not so immortal after all

It's a Copyrighted article, so I won't copy it...
but it IS worth a read!

The article talks about "CD Rot" -
"a gradual deterioration of the data-carrying layer of a CD."

There are several *tips* offered on safe handling and
how to preserve and lengthen the life of CDs and DVDs
(both record-once and Re-recordables).

Maybe 35mm wasn't so bad, after all ~
at least the Film Negatives didn't "Rot"!

/s/ Phred