I also agree. I have an outside hard drive connected to my computer through a USB port. It is set up to automatically back up everything. This copying takes place every time I shut down the computer.
So if the computer crashes and I lose everything on the hard drive, I have it all backed up onto this outside hard drive. Thus I may lose only what happened in the current operating session. These outside hard drives do not cost very much, and the current one I have has 500 gigabytes of memory and cost me well under a hundred dollars. That is the cheapest insurance I have ever seen. Of course I am running Windows. People who have Macs think nothing will ever happen to their machines so there is nothing to say to them. :-) Stephen _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 1:44 AM To: Digest Recipients Subject: [Papermodels II 44481] Digest for [email protected] - 16 Messages in 3 Topics Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels/topics * [Papermodels II 44457] <> OT: Amazon's cloud drive. [9 Updates] * I Need a Printer and a <> Scanner [6 Updates] * [Papermodels II 44451] <> OT - How ironic! - Got this today - Fwd: Ask How-To Geek: Salvaging Data by Freezing Your Hard Drive [1 Update] Topic: [Papermodels II 44457] OT: Amazon's cloud drive. <http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels/t/8a23347b6bf08319> [email protected] Mar 31 08:05AM -0400 ^ <> I side with Mandy on this one. It's also faster and safer to back it up on your own equipment. Also, if you're the type of person who doesn't regularly back up, you won't do it just because it's available on the "cloud". God, take control of your own destiny. JoeG -----Original Message----- From: PC Girl Mandy <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 11:49 pm Subject: Re: [Papermodels II 44457] OT: Amazon's cloud drive. <rant> Personally, I don't get how people are ok with putting all their private data on a big corporations hard drive and thinking that it's not being watched.. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it's just a little bit frightening. Also, it's frighteningly slow to upload and download, and could just all disappear in a hackers eyeblink. :s Corporations need documents and lawyers to set up backup drives in third party places, with security clearances etc and red tape. Who's to say that some hacker isn't a member and once they have limited access, the next step is a simple one to get full access to everyone else. (I can hack your computer once you let me get my hands on the attached keyboard.... mwa ha ha) I'll keep it all close to my chest, thanks. ;) Cloud is just big brother in sheeps clothing. </rant> Mandy On 31 March 2011 12:51, jleslie48 <[email protected]> wrote: If you have an account with Amazon, they will give you 5GB of internet disk space to use as you like, You can't transfer whole disk trees, but you can with control A select all the files of a directory and upload them in one shot. Single file size limit is a generous 2GB. Sure beats a memory stick for transferring just a few files. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. -- Please use mandythepcgirl at gmail.com for fast email delivery. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. Noel Navarro <[email protected]> Apr 01 08:08AM +1100 ^ <> I agree 100%. I was fortunate to be able to get a new 1.5 TB external HD cheap, and that's where I keep all the important stuff. These days you can never be too careful. Noel [email protected] Mar 31 03:57PM -0700 ^ <> OK then, never mind. anyway, I found a whole bunch of models I liked during lunch and was able to upload them to the cloud drive so I could get them at home tonight worked great. --- On Thu, 3/31/11, Noel Navarro <[email protected]> wrote: From: Noel Navarro <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Papermodels II 44471] OT: Amazon's cloud drive. To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:08 PM I agree 100%. I was fortunate to be able to get a new 1.5 TB external HD cheap, and that's where I keep all the important stuff. These days you can never be too careful. Noel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. Denise Brown <[email protected]> Mar 31 07:27PM -0400 ^ <> On 3/30/2011 11:49 PM, PC Girl Mandy wrote: > brother in sheeps clothing. > </rant> > Mandy My reason for keeping my data onsite is the crashing problem -- the system between them and me can go down. The Cloud is not immune to failing, though it may take more effort. And as the earthquake in Japan has shown, How big an earthquake or tsunami is it reasonable to plan for? Of course, if you add humans (honest or not), Stuff Will Happen. At least at home, I know which idiot caused or failed to prevent problem (some folks say she looks a lot like me). Denise thedenise Ray Green <[email protected]> Apr 01 10:05AM +1100 ^ <> there is also dropbox, which gives you 2gb I think and software to sync from all sorts of devices. -- "An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartare sauce with him." -------- My photo blog: www.raytookthis.com Great prints for your home or office: www.redbubble.com/people/groo12 PC Girl Mandy <[email protected]> Apr 01 10:03AM +1030 ^ <> Sorry - I wasn't having a go at you. :( If it works for you, then there is no reason to fix it. I'm just naturally suspicious of everyone and have worked for some large companies with no scruples. :D Mandy -- Please use mandythepcgirl at gmail.com for fast email delivery. :) Ray Green <[email protected]> Apr 01 10:46AM +1100 ^ <> I don't use any online service, to store my stuff, I to have trust issues. I store it at home, on HDD and CD/DVD. However next time I travel, I will be backing up my photos to my website, as I have unlimited storage with the plan I have. I am starting to sell my prints, so this seems like good cheap insurance and being a hosted site, they have a reason to stay up and running. "An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartare sauce with him." -------- My photo blog: www.raytookthis.com Great prints for your home or office: www.redbubble.com/people/groo12 [email protected] Mar 31 04:53PM -0700 ^ <> guess I'm just the trusting type. I got more stuff online that I could ever count. I'm more worried about loosing it than someone finding it. good luck finding stuff in the 100's of GB's I have online. Always hide the good stuff in a mess. Best place for something you don't want found. I'd never keep the key to my safety deposit box in my home safe, its taped to the inside cover of one of the books on my library shelf. I've never thought twice about work. They don't even need a reason to fire me if they want too. I even tell the boss I ran out of space on my computer so I had to use his hard disk for my cindy crawford collection. --- On Thu, 3/31/11, PC Girl Mandy <[email protected]> wrote: From: PC Girl Mandy <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Papermodels II 44476] OT: Amazon's cloud drive. To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 7:33 PM Sorry - I wasn't having a go at you. :( If it works for you, then there is no reason to fix it. I'm just naturally suspicious of everyone and have worked for some large companies with no scruples. :D Mandy On 1 April 2011 09:27, <[email protected]> wrote: OK then, never mind. anyway, I found a whole bunch of models I liked during lunch and was able to upload them to the cloud drive so I could get them at home tonight worked great. --- On Thu, 3/31/11, Noel Navarro <[email protected]> wrote: From: Noel Navarro <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Papermodels II 44471] OT: Amazon's cloud drive. To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:08 PM I agree 100%. I was fortunate to be able to get a new 1.5 TB external HD cheap, and that's where I keep all the important stuff. These days you can never be too careful. Noel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. -- Please use mandythepcgirl at gmail.com for fast email delivery. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en. Bones <[email protected]> Apr 01 02:55PM +1000 ^ <> On Fri, 2011-04-01 at 10:05 +1100, Ray Green wrote: > there is also dropbox, which gives you 2gb I think and software to > sync from all sorts of devices. Read the fineprint for Dropbox...it says that when you agree to the terms they can allow ANY 3rd party THEY like have access to your files....not good enough for this little Black Duck. Bones -- Don't look back.. The lemmings are are gaining on you !! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Topic: I Need a Printer and a Scanner <http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels/t/2f2d6e79fe230a95> androidlove <[email protected]> Mar 30 11:39PM -0700 ^ <> Does anyone know if there is a difference in the quality of print between the Canon and the Brother? androidlove <[email protected]> Mar 30 11:45PM -0700 ^ <> "There are two abilities that Canon PIXMA multifunction printers have that Brother MFC multifunction printers do not have, however. One is that Canon PIXMA multifunction printers can print in a speedy pace. The other is that their print output is stellar in quality." http://printerinkcartridges.printcountry.com/printcountry-articles/brother-p rinter-ink-cartridges-articles/brother-mfc-vs-canon-pixma-which-is-the-bette r-multifunction-printer Now I'm thinking I should go for the Canon. I can't sacrifice quality. cat <[email protected]> Mar 31 12:11AM -0800 ^ <> Canon. No doubt, Canon. I have had just about every maker and Canon has been the most reliable hands down (Lexmark gave us all fits). Canon also has great sharpness (Brother is on the blurry side). Only the Epson super high end professional printers can do it better but, oh, are they expensive. Canon ink is about average and they will accept the aftermarket inks (Kodak and Lexmark both drink Ink like my Uncle drank Gin) All my shop printers and even my home printer have been Canon. They also make great cameras and have wonderful Customer Service. cat Pcharlebois <[email protected]> Mar 31 08:31AM -0700 ^ <> I had the same issues with Vista and just loved my scanner and did not want to change a piece of equipment that was perfectly good. I found this and now swear by it, It is a different interface that we are sued to, but enable my scanner to work perfectly. http://hamrick.com/ So you have another alternative... Paul C. Paul Smigel <[email protected]> Mar 31 10:26AM -0700 ^ <> I also bought this guys software VuePrint back in late 1990's just for using as a picture viewer / manipulator. He later added the Vue Scan part. It has worked well for me over the years and through multiple different OS version. Paul "jw" <[email protected]> Mar 31 08:30PM -0700 ^ <> I have had extremely good use from "low end" Epson printers, a couple printers and an all-in-one over the decade. Clone ink cartridges working well and a less than successful HP printer sitting in the corner. They use ink like my uncle Teatotaler drinks gin. Wildman ----- Original Message ----- From: "cat" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:11 AM Subject: Re: [Papermodels II 44467] Re: I Need a Printer and a Scanner Topic: [Papermodels II 44451] OT - How ironic! - Got this today - Fwd: <http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels/t/5c6219890702aa25> Ask How-To Geek: Salvaging Data by Freezing Your Hard Drive Denise Brown <[email protected]> Mar 31 07:15PM -0400 ^ <> > You're gonna love this....it turns out the main drive was not bad and, yes it still spent the night in the freezer), it was a backup on the same cable setup. > just got the 500 GB up and running. Hurray!!! Glad to hear it. Denise thedenise -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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