[closed] Are CD-R/DVD-R becoming obsolete?

We now have more devices to transfer data than ever before, we have USB keys, external hard drives, file hosting, and many other ways to backup our data. The CDs (and DVDs) can contain a good ammount of data BUT they have a limit of about 4-5 GB which, is most likely not enough for a power user's backup of his data. What do you think? Are CD-R and DVD-R walking slowly to their death?

asked Jul 31 '10 at 20:45

Gabriel B
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closed Jul 31 '10 at 22:51

kevin ♦♦
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(Jul 31 '10 at 20:57) ageekmom ♦

(Jul 31 '10 at 21:19) r0bErT4u

The question has been closed for the following reason "The question is answered, right answer was accepted" by kevin Jul 31 '10 at 22:51

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Don't forget that software is still shipped on DVDs (and, older ones, CDs) and that's not gone away entirely yet. Many companies offer downloadable (either trial and/or full version) copies of their commercial software, but many more -- like many of the game manufacturers -- still ship physical discs.

answered Jul 31 '10 at 21:56

ageekmom ♦
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Good point! However, mostly everything will be available online as time advance, and maybe the need for CDs and DVDs will be much less than before, which could maybe lead to being obsolete. But, your point does prove that they may still last a long time, I didn't think about that at all. Thumbs up well deserved! :)

(Jul 31 '10 at 22:35) Gabriel B

0	I think they might be.. But not until another 5-15 years. answered Jul 31 '10 at 20:45 SelfieDK 61●1●1●5

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