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CD-eating Fungus!

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Shadowhunter, Aug 20, 2002.

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    [​IMG] Breaking News!:

    I was searching the net about some ways to retrieve the data from my old and scratched CD's and I've found that a fungus is responsible for literally eating the data surface on the disks.

    So if you plan on warehousing your CD's please pay atention not to place them in a dark hot humid area.

    This info came from a Spanish magazine named PCActual (Today's PC translated) November 2001.

    I've tried to contact the Science Museum in Spain and the info seems to be correct so far.

    [ August 20, 2002, 11:41: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
    Shadowhunter, Aug 20, 2002
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    Wow....could I blam that fungus for ruining my TOTSC cd? I mean my cd's are right next to my computer and the computer makes heat right?

    So I guess we all shouldn't put cd's next to our computer.

    You have a webpage or something to back up?
     
    DragonRider SkyWard, Aug 20, 2002
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    Yeah, I remember reading about something that can breakdown the plastic, too.

    But, then you have to worry about sunlight as well.

    Which is a good reason to only play from your backup...
     
    ejsmith, Aug 20, 2002
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    GASP!!!

    TERROR TERROR TERROR

    SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK

    ETC ETC ETC

    :D :D :D

    I hope nothing happens to my NWN cd...
     
    Void, Aug 20, 2002
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    Sorry stupid sister wrote a post here with a stupid question and forgot to change users. Please ignore, sorry on her behalf.

    [ August 20, 2002, 15:40: Message edited by: Z-Layrex ]
     
    Z-Layrex, Aug 20, 2002
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    cold, dry, bright
    To the sisters question...
    Tell your sister how she can get her own ICQ number. Or what's her problem?

    [ August 20, 2002, 15:44: Message edited by: Oblate ]
     
    Oblate, Aug 20, 2002
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    Shi*, now I have to dig out the CD's I have hidden under my compost heap :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :flaming:

    hmm, ever heared the word *hoax* ? And even when it's no hoax: Dark, warm and humid is not exactly the character of the areas where one has his comp or his CDs .... :rolleyes:
     
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    Speak for yourself Ragusa... if you saw my room... dammit i even have/had bugs in my bed... LOTS! :eek:

    [ August 20, 2002, 15:55: Message edited by: Z-Layrex ]
     
    Z-Layrex, Aug 20, 2002
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    Z,
    Two questions:
    1. Who is your sister?
    2. Why are there LOTS of bugs in your bed?
     
    Jack Funk, Aug 20, 2002
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    1. My sister is Lady Loulex, she's currently a pain in the ass but i'm sure she'll get better.

    2. Because i leave old food wrappers everywhere. :D
     
    Z-Layrex, Aug 20, 2002
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    Yea you want to be careful about bugs in your computer too. I should sweap all the spiders out but their big and I'm a wossy :scared:

    Bugs and other stuff like to live in eletronic warm places. My aunt once had a tv and when she came back form living in texis it was infested with roches. Ick.
     
    DragonRider SkyWard, Aug 20, 2002
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    Your the pain in the ass Z-Layrex. :cool: I know you'll never get better.

    [ August 21, 2002, 17:35: Message edited by: Lady Loulex ]
     
    Lady Loulex, Aug 21, 2002
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    Talking of spiders, one has somehow got into my monitor and is walking across the screen...

    My CDs' are safe, there are some next to the monitor, some on the Chest of Drawers and some in my room on my CoD and under the bed in the drawer there. Apart from my SoA CDs, RIP :cry:
     
    8people, Aug 22, 2002
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