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Frequently Asked Questions
by Christopher Dicks, Assistant Audio and Video Conservator, Library and Archives Canada, Music Division
FAQ #1: Frequently Asked Questions on Caring for CDs and Their Longevity
FAQ #2: Frequently Asked Questions on Caring for Computer Hard Disks and Diskettes
- How do I preserve computer diskettes?
- What is the lifetime of CDs, diskettes, ZIP disks, hard drives, tapes, etc.?
- If my hard drive won't start up the operating system (such as DOS, Windows or Mac OS) or if it stops spinning permanently, what can I do?
- Can I prevent my hard drive from burning out, making my computer files inaccessible?
- Can I retrieve a file that I have erased? Why or why not? What is the key to success?
- If my computer or program crashes and I haven't saved the file I was working on, how do I retrieve my file?
- If I have created complex files or multimedia files, such as Adobe Acrobat files full of images
and tables and things, how can I be sure to retrieve these types of files in the future?
FAQ #3: Frequently Asked Questions on Caring for Electronically Created Media in General
FAQ #4: Frequently Asked Questions on Caring for Photographs, Digital Images and Films
FAQ #5: Frequently Asked Questions on Caring for Video and Audio Recordings
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