I can't offer anything significant to the discussion which has gone before, but I'll add this: I have experienced hard drive crashes both at home and at work before, and the solution I find is independent of what hardware and software you choose. Simply put it's called BACK-UP.
I am repeatedly told by my adult sons, both of whom are in IT, that I am extreme about multiple back-ups, but I've had subsequent hard drive crashes, CD crashes, USB drive failures and nonoe of them has resulted in the loss of any files because I have anything I want to preserve saved in multiple places and formats. All of my hobby-related files on the main PC are also backed up on 2 of the following - USB drive, CD, or laptop. I make it a habit to do backups weekly and more frequently if I create or modify any files significantly in between. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
