I backup my data on my Ipod. Which means it's usually with me when my PC isn't - acting as sort of intermediate offsite storage (unless it gets nicked!) I also email myself my Legacy file to my Gmail account as other listers have mentioned.
On 2/15/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I use my 1.0 GB Flash-Drive to store my data so I can use it with either my > lap-top or desk-top computers. Then, once a week, I back it up to a CD, and > monthly to an 80 GB portable disk drive. I don't use labels on the CDs, and > make them with a felt-tipped Sharpie. > > The one thing I should do, but don't, is find a place for "off-site" > storage? Another suggestion is to store the back-ups in a fire-proof > safe... > > Carol > > Elk Grove, CA > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 7:11 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] flash drives for backup > > Flash drives can fail but it may still be viable option for some as a good > backup. I was use one frequently knowing that the chances that my hard > drive and my flash drive crashing at the same time may not be a cause for > worry. However, I then switched to a pocket sized external portable 40GB > hard drive. I use it for all my backups of data, documents, and photos. > > Paul > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.bedingfieldcousins.com > Whiting, KS > Abell, Bedingfield, Hinson, Stockton, > Whiteside, Parrack, Cyprett > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda > Bischoff > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 4:46 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [LegacyUG] flash drives for backup > > Be aware that flash drives can fail. My daughter lost some very > important college work by saving her work on a flash drive that failed. > (It was a Sony, so buying a good one doesn't make a difference.) I > regularly use the flash drive to move work from one computer to another, > but not to save info permanently. > > Linda B. > > > Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip > to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. > Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp > > Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > > To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > > Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip > to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. > Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp > > Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > > To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
