It's just like static electricity. Over a period of time (maybe a long time), this static charge can "leak-off" and the "data" is lost.

"After 6 months, I would guess that I had a 30% failure rate on discs that initially read OK after the last burn. Can't have that! Kinda defeats the purpose of a backup."

Now we know ............. sort of.

Thanks for the input Nance.

cheers,
dr geep <--------------------[getting ready to trade in those CD-RWs]
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

edited 10/5/2019