If it's stored as a table (spreadsheet style) or a database, it should be easy enough to export the data in a simple format such as CSV. Backing up the CSV all over the place isn't difficult, and it could be imported into a variety of spreadsheet or database programs, or a search/mining utility could be written simply enough.
I used to do this sort of thing all the time in XML, but XML is probably overkill for this kind of data. - John > On Apr 23, 2019, at 8:25 AM, Nick <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'm well aware of the risks of data loss - that's why the group is backed up > multiple ways. > > The main reason for using a Google integrated solution is convenience - the > hosting is there and so is access control - e.g. the library section is on > Google Drive but "knows" about Google Groups; the access rights granted in > neonixie-l automatically carry of to control access to the library section. > > No disrespect, but anyone can go bust or withdraw a service, not just Google. > Bearing in mind that they've supported free groups pretty much since they > were founded, they're unlikely to go away any time soon. However, even if > they did, we have multiple mirrors... > > Cheers > > Nick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/15cb3f1d-f095-46ea-811f-f339b0f79cbe%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/15cb3f1d-f095-46ea-811f-f339b0f79cbe%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0183E373-A17B-4188-8A71-122E69962F04%40mac.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
