If you buy a good CD-RW not a generic brand you could save your pictures for at least 5 years.

KODAK Writable CD and Photo CD Media has a capcity to hold for 100 years -- http://www.cd-info.com/CDIC/Technology/CD-R/Media/Kodak.html

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/faqs/faq1632.shtml

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