On 28 Aug 2008 at 22:18, Sam Cayze wrote:
>
> >>Carbonite runs using an ActiveX control
> Really? Yuk!
>
> >>>Mozy Pro seems expensive
> Um, it's dirt cheap. I just bought an extra 5GB of storage for the 6
> laptops. That = $5 annually.
For $5 annually? Per-computer pricing is $4/month ($48/year) PLUS storage at
50 cents per gigabyte per month.
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Current MozyPro pricing for business accounts:
Desktop Licenses: $3.95 + $0.50/GB per month
Server Licenses: $6.95 + $0.50/GB per month
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More here: http://mozy.com/pro/pricing
> >>>Mozy Free can be very slow (I've heard as long as 48
> hours)
> NO. I have used the restore many times. It's instantaneous!!!!
Your experiences are not matched by those I found on the 'net:
http://www.google.com/search?q=mozy+restore
It turns out Mozy isn't so hot after all
"I´ve now spent four days trying to coax my backed up files out of
Mozy´s broken servers, and I´m fed up. Mozy´s great at making backups
painless, but it´s totally broken when it comes to restoring, and
that makes it pretty goddamn useless."
http://wonko.com/post/it_turns_out_mozy_isnt_so_hot_after_all
Why You Should Avoid Mozy Backups at Fast Wonder Blog: Consulting, Online
Communities, and Social Media
"I have learned my lesson about using beta software for backups, and
I will most likely still switch to a more reliable service (E3 from
Amazon most likely); however, I really appreciate the responsiveness
that Mozy displayed."
http://fastwonderblog.com/2007/09/18/why-you-should-avoid-mozy-backups/
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