Government Survey:    How Long Do You Want Digital Storage Media to Last? . . . | Home | . . . | nist_survey |   Deadline for submission: May 31, 2005 For more than 15 years, recordable optical disc technology has proven to be a very versatile and convenient storage and distribution medium. More.... The Government Information Preservation Working Group (GIPWoG) is working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a long-term, or archival, standard measurement for recordable CD and DVD media. More.... The GIPWoG is seeking your opinion on this effort, specifically:   Are you:   Government  or   Non-Government    Do you have a period of time (in number of years) that is considered necessary, ideal, or required, for the longevity of storage media? Please select your recommendation:    20 years      25 years        30 years        35 years          40 years        40+ years (* please explain for 'above 40 years')     (One should consider the issues of digital obsolescence and migration - Is 100 years (or 'forever') really practical for typical long-term digital storage strategies? While you may need to preserve data for a particular length of time, is it really necessary to preserve that data on any particular technology or can it be migrated to newer technologies?).    If a label, statement, or logo is accompanying a specific type of disc to identify it as meeting the minimum quality requirement as determined above, would this be specified or recommended when purchasing these products for long-term storage applications?  Yes       No      Not Sure   (The overall response to this question will provide the incentive for industry to participate in the test method development and its application.)   Name:     Organization or Government Agency:   Email: