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Re: [ARSCLIST] Testing DVDs



Inspecting the edge before use is worthwhile. The reflective layer
should end about 1 mm from the edge.  The seal along the edge of the DVD
shoul be 

I have a DVD-R from a reputable manufacturer with a reflective layer
extending all the way to the edge!  This has begun to corrode in less
than a year!  This problem was recognised in the early days of CD
production but is being repeated with DVD!

Nigel


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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Testing DVDs

Would somehow abusing the disk edges be a useful test for durability?

Damien J. Moody
Information Technology Services
Library of Congress


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