I tried to buy Avatar 2 today. Disney doesnt sell to Australia anymore. What do i do?
You’re copying it, not erasing it on Disney’s end…
I’m a fan of physical media and at the same time I don’t believe in its supremacy; I don’t think it’s more practical than digital files for example.
I still like it because 1) it can be a way to directly support artists that I like and 2) it’s a way to own content instead of renting it.
How long do CDs last?
Some estimates put conventional CD and DVD lifespans at 25 years, however they can last decades longer than that if they are stored away from UV light, and stored in a moderate temp and humidity controlled location. Their lifespan also largely depends on the quality of the manufacturing process from the factory.
Under similar conditions, blu-rays are estimated to last around 100 years, and blu-rays that use non-organic dye layers (such as M-disc) can reportedly last 1000 years or more.
As moisture finds a way between the layers, the disc will degrade. Too much bending or flexing of a disc will encourage separation of the layers.
Source: am a big optical media nerd
Does having all of my music and video on a server next to my bookshelf count? The hdd is physical too…
If you own it and aren’t licensing it through a service, then that’s the next best thing to physical.
Define “own”
Possess.
No matter how you acquired it…
I would argue that keeping your own digital library on a home server is “better” (more convenient) than a bunch of discs that will also degrade over time.
Counts
I live in a hybrid world. Downloading digital media and putting it on physical media
