Do not use DVDs or CDs as your backups. The writable versions have an organic compound that breaks down in sunlight and overtime. Funny thing also, is that people in South America have a fungus that eats the center of the disks. Writable CDs and DVDs are meant to be temporary storage. Spend the money a proper backup system. Preferably something with an offsite solution.

[This message has been edited by dmattox (edited 05-21-2005).]