Apple dumping DVD

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  Why is that so many people consider a DVD a "physical backup" but an external HD as something else? They're equally "physical."

  Worried about hard drive failure? Get two hard drives. Still cheaper and more efficient than DVD backups.

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  • a DVD can be used as an archivelukus_W2
  • plus optical discs are much more sustainable to scratching and damage..Boz
  • But they're not impervious to damage. And their lifespan is limited to that of the drives.nb
  • But...you don't have to plug shit in like a HD....just pop it in, access stuff. easy.fyoucher1
  • HDs mount faster than DVDsnb

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