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From: will@rins.ryukoku.ac.jp (will)
Newsgroups: comp.misc,comp.periphs,rec.music.cd,rec.music.misc
Subject: Re: What medium will be readable in 25 years?
Keywords: computer music
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Date: 13 May 91 08:00:47 GMT
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In article <197B26C@xds13.ferranti.com>, peter@ficc.ferranti.com (Peter da Silva) writes:
>The problem isn't so much immediate erasure by an accidental occurrence (such
>as nuclear war), but self-erasure over time. Mechanical storage methods have
>a considerable advantage over those that involve molecular changes in the
>medium.
>

	Which brings to attention one simple little detail that everyone has
	over-looked.  Will there be someone around in 25 years to open it up
	and make everyone famous.  I think you guys should consider long term
	thinking just in case.

							Will....