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Compact Disc Turns 26, Has a Bright Future

javipas writes "The Compact Disc was created 26 years ago, but apparently it is as healthy as 15 years ago, when computing versions of this format (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) made the market explode. Nowadays CD has been replaced in some segments, but not on the music industry, that continues to support it massively. The shy return of vinyl and the absence of real competitors make CD's future very bright, so it seems this birthday will not be by any means the last one we celebrate. Happy birthday!"

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  1. Re:Absence of real competitors by tristian_was_here · · Score: 4, Funny

    You mean like was there anything before DVD's?

    I head about VCR's but I believe that's only a legend.

  2. NOT as healthy as 15 years ago by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I bet there is some occasional unexplained knee pain. And for some reason, compact disks can no longer eat bananas without violent diarrhea.

  3. Re:26th? by Jason+Levine · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who the hell celebrates a "26th" anniversary?

    You do if you've been married to your wife for 26 years. Or you won't be celebrating a 27th anniversary.

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  4. Re:Absence of real competitors by MightyYar · · Score: 4, Funny

    So YOU'RE that guy in the next apartment! Honestly, I thought you were slaughtering sheep!

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  5. Re:Absence of real competitors by value_added · · Score: 5, Funny

    Forget not the humble 8-track tape!

    I've tried. That, along with mullets and a few other things. ;-)

    I have a few hundred of them (before you call me old, examine my UID...I'm 17).

    Congrats! Since you're old enough to drive, it's time to start saving up for that used Firebird to go with the 8-track tapes. Alternatively, a fully decked-out van would work, though if you live down south, an old pickup truck might be more appropriate.