vek>>Hi, I have my dx4win running on a laptop with a PCMCIA slot. I use a 64M = flashcard for backing up the log. I have a .bat file in the windows = desktop and it copies the needed files to the flashcard in 1-2 seconds.
73 de Veijo/OH6KN PS. I am using the flashcard also for CT contest log backup. Using = normal diskette stops the PC for 1-2 seconds, with flashcard you don't = notice the backup copy. > -----Original Message----- > From: ext Teijo Murtovaara [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 05 February, 2003 11:39 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost everything >=20 >=20 > I would not count on a diskette as the only backup. Over the=20 > years I have > thrown away many bad diskettes. My log-file is 18M+ so it=20 > will not fit on a > diskette even if I zipped it. I do not want to span the=20 > zipped file over a > couple of diskettes either. I have burnt my log-file on a CD.=20 > For those who > have a fast internet connection (not a dial-up) a good idea=20 > is to upload the > file to a server on the Internet or send the file by email to=20 > some of the > available free web-mail accounts. >=20 > Teijo OH6NIO >=20 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mel Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Wendell Wyly W5FL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:11 PM > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost everything >=20 >=20 > > Oh, it's possible Wendell... just ask Murphy... scenarios I've seen > include > > failed hard disk, bad memory corruption, virus attacks,=20 > operator error, > the > > computer can be stolen, or destroyed... it's important to employ > "geographic > > diversity". > > The diskette idea is a good one... for larger logs...=20 > transfer a copy > over > > the network... or backup to a Zip or tape drive or writable=20 > CD. Keep a > copy > > somewhere other than in the shack. One good idea, and it=20 > costs nothing, is > > exchange a copy of your logs weekly by e-mail with a friend. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Wendell Wyly W5FL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > I am sure you are aware that DX4WIN keeps the last copy=20 > of a log with > your > > > log name.~xl, so loss of a log is normally not possible=20 > regardless of > what > > > happens. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Dx4win mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >=20 >=20 > _______________________________________________ > Dx4win mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >=20
