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Myth of CD immortality is starting to rot away

05.26.2004 @ 04:58 PM PT | Chris Pirillo

“In laboratory testing, CDs have been found more likely subject to ‘CD Rot’ if mishandled or subject to damage or scratches on the label side. CDs should be handled as delicately as records, kept clean and placed in a jewel case when not in use. Most CDs from the 90’s onwards are estimated to last 50 or more years if handled properly.”

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