Think DVDs last forever? Say hello to DVD Rot
“DVDs were supposed to do for movies what compact discs did for music– provide a digital format for movies that never wears out and lasts virtually forever. Unfortunately, the Sydney Morning Herald reported over the weekend that DVDs are not as indestructible as you might think; unofficially between 1 and 10 percent are coming down with DVD rot.” [kuro5hin.org]
I've been meaning to blog about this for a while. I've slowed down buying DVDs anyway because I'm tired of purchasing a movie and then finding a few months later that a more “special” edition has come out with even more extras. [The Shifted Librarian]