use of floppies

Dear SysChat, Sami, et al.:

Thanks for your replies.

Talking about floppies lasting one-and-a-half to two years. Is that with extensive use or storage? I have much data (manuscripts) on floppies made with an old Brother WP-55 word processor. It never occurred to me data could be lost in such a manner, especially not on a CD. I would hate to lose it but...

Another thing, what about all these DVDs Hollywood has twisted my arm into buying, and music CDs those dastardly musicians made me purchase, of which I have scores, are they corruptible too?

Seriously negative news!

Sincerely,

cyberspider