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Ask HN: Moving archived files to other media

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Post by jsgrahamus52 » Tue, Jan 04, 2011, 7:55 PM UTC

I work in the medical IT field and on a regular basis paper or online information is moved to another media - microfiche, CD jukebox, or other.

I would be interested in knowing what methods are used or preferred, particularly for small businesses.

Thanks, Steve

Re: Ask HN: Moving archived files to other media

Post by zdw » Tue, Jan 04, 2011, 8:12 PM UTC

Like with backup, the problem isn't how you store the data, but how you retrieve it.

I'd flip the problem - think about how you're going to want to use the data in the future, then work to a solution that meets that goal.