The storage question

[Jim Leonard]

Jason T wrote:
> Being in the midwest, where we expereince just about every temperature
> and humidity condition, what do I have to worry about with storing old
> systems, media, etc in near-outdoor conditions (the unit is not
> climate-controlled?)  The unit will be dry, at least as far as rain,
> leaks and flooding go.

Without actual climate control, humidity may grow mold on your stuff. 
This might be a factor in choosing what goes in there.

> How about heat?  I'm worried about floppies and tapes there.

Don't put any magnetic media in an uncontrolled storage space.  My 
personal opinion...
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