Re: Hard Copy Advice/Experiences?
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If you are looking for retention times > 500 years, IMO the best option is archival ink on archival paper stored in a cool, dry environment. Back-up with microfiche stored off-site in a fireproof safe.
I wouldn't count on any digital format lasting more than 50 years. Half inch magnetic tape was once thought to be a long term storage medium. Try transferring that to a computer today