Offsite backups for the rest of us?

[James Knott]

Henry Spencer wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Apr 2005, John Vetterli wrote:
> 
>>Just wondering: would keeping CDs and DVDs in a fireproof strongbox keep 
>>your data safe and readable if there was a major fire?
> 
> 
> Yes and no and maybe.  Remember that (a) a fireproof box will typically be
> rated fireproof only for a specific length of time, and (b) the ratings
> are based on damage to paper, and backup media may be less heat-resistant. 

Do the fire safe companies list specs for other than paper?  They're 
often used for computer media.
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