One way a CD dies over time.
- Disc rot
- A bad case of DVD rot eats into movie collections
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- https://www.audioholics.com/audio-technologies/cd-and-dvd-longevity-how-long-will-they-last
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology - how to care for your disks
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