Archival Storage Materials, including CDs and DVDs

Have a look at this site if you have a need for archival storage of papers, pictures and data. For example: http://tinyurl.com/6d56lt

The gold CDs are supposed to be viable for 300 years. The problem is what to play them on in 300 years, right?

The new gold CD-R and DVD (-R) have been tested for long life capability by subjecting them to accelerated exposure to extreme heat, humidity, bright lighting and other factors.