Howard Katz writes, <This brings up an interesting question--what do you all prefer for your backups? CD-ROMS (when you have a machine that can do that), external drives? Other media? What about online storage services--are they worth the money?>
My primary backup system is based on my G3: CDRWs which get updated every two weeks, and Zip disks which get updated as necessary on a daily or several-times-daily basis. The G3 is also the primary backup for my 5300c, too. Since I originally loaded all the apps and data onto the 5300c FROM the G3, if the 5300c had an accident or whatever that caused me to lose everything on it, the idea would be to reload everything back from the G3. PITA, but better than actually losing my apps and data, no? LOL However, in light of recent events -- dead G3 monitor which has caused me to use the 5300c as my temporary "main computer" -- I've been making backups on floppies, so I can transfer to the G3 when it's back online. Online storage services -- even if I was ridiculously rich and could blow money on whatever I wanted in any quantity, I would never do this in a million years. I don't want ANY of my stuff stored anywhere but on my own computers, CDs, Zips and floppies. It's a privacy thing. Even if I'd need a password to log in or something and random individuals wouldn't have this, outsiders (the service's owner, admins, employees) are still running this show and could gain access if they wanted to. My Macs are my PERSONAL computers, and I fully intend to keep them that way. Just my two cents. LOL ~Yersinia. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
