On Sat, 2 Aug 2008, Tim Hume wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion for software for backing up large
> directories to DVD? I have many Gigabtyes (more than 20) of digital
> photos on my OpenBSD machine, and would like a simple method of backing
> the files up to several DVDs (which I can then store offsite).
>
> Currently I simply copy everything to a removeable hard drive, which is
> a good method, but doesn't protect my files should someone steal all my
> computer gear, or there was a fire (since I can't take the removeable
> hard drive off site, because I use it for other day-to-day tasks as well
> as backups).
>
It would be a lot less hassle in the long run to get three or four USB
drives - you can get a 250GB with enclosure for about $150US. Rotate them
offsite, and problem solved. Rsync makes the process painless.
DVDs are, believe it or not, not as reliable as a HD! In addition, they
are a LOT slower to write, IME [YMMV, of course].
Lee
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