Really dumb question--need a little help please with iphoto

[AlCzervik]

hi all, my iphoto library has 2000 pictures in it and i really need to back it up, what kind of cd's should i use? I have some regular cd-r but i'm wondering if those are only for audio or could i use those to back up the pics? Please and thank you.

[elfin]

1. I bought an external hard drive for backup purposes

Some subscribe to a web hosting site such as mac.com. Both of those options solve the multi disk option, which would also work - preferably DVDs as they hold more info than CDs.

[AlCzervik]

2. ok but which cd's to use?

[elfin]

3. CD Rs should handle pics

Try one and see.

[Richard Steele]

4. CD-Rs are what you want for data, pics, etc.

You kinda have it backwards- you can use ANY CD for data (such as your pictures)
it's generally only MUSIC that needs specifically-designated "music" CDs.

Go ahead and burn those pics to whatever CDs you have- they should be fine backups.