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Now That You've Ripped Your Entire Collection...

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So, you've ripped your entire collection of CDs to the hard drive, and you're blissfully streaming music for hours without having to fetch the silver discs. Everything was transferred with 'bit perfect' perfection.

What did you do with your collection of physical media?

If you've kept the CD collection, why?

If you got rid of the collection, why?, and what did you do with it?

Trying to make a decision here.
rhanson739
rhanson739 OP
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Not quite sure what you mean by that, Rok2id.

I didn't think burying them was an option, but now that I consider cash and precious metals, I could see how that might work out. Should keep them nice and safe. Now, what's the best way to waterproof them?

;)
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almarg
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Rok2id is referring to the famous but somewhat inaccurate attribution to Mark Twain of the statement that "reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated." In other words the CD medium, like the LP, is not yet dead.

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-- Al
timrhu
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Mine are still on the shelves. Think I'll keep them for a while as there's no good alternative.
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tom6897
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The Compact Disc will make a resurgence in the year 2031. Tens of thousands of CD's will be re-issued at which time you will be able to sell your "original" 1st editions as "Hot Stampers" in the CD format and make a killing. This will allow the funds necessary to buy you that $100,000.00 system you always dreamed of way back in 2013.

Congratulations on your awesome system!
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US copyright law also stipulates continued ownership of the physical originating copy.
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