Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-26 Thread mike
Carbonite works with Apple so I expect you to be dropping apple of course. On Nov 3, 2009 11:48 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 3, 2009, at 12:47 PM, mike wrote: BTW, lemme know when you stop using Apple products sinc... Details please.

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-13 Thread tjpa
On Nov 3, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Tony B wrote: The ridiculously popular Carbonite (Peace of Mind backup) is only $4.60/mo unlimited; clearly a ton of people don't find that too expensive. True, but they use part of their profits to support wacky neocon politics. I will stay away.

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-13 Thread mike
Who again? On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:10 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 3, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Tony B wrote: The ridiculously popular Carbonite (Peace of Mind backup) is only $4.60/mo unlimited; clearly a ton of people don't find that too expensive. True, but they use part of their

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-13 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
I just have one problem with this. It is under someone else's control. What is to say that they will not come back and say If you want this information you will have to pay us such and such $s. Secondly everyone claims paranoia about the government getting into your stuff (listening in to

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-13 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
I think the confusion is online storage does stink for lots of day to day uses if it is not stored locally as well. Online storage is great as a second or third string backup for when your house burns down and you are just happy to get to your photos at all. On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Tony

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-07 Thread tjpa
On Nov 3, 2009, at 1:37 PM, Tony B wrote: Yes, I suppose Google et al, could announce tomorrow that they'll be charging for gmail. But why live life based around what some company *might* do in the future? Especially Google. Google has been especially clever at finding opportunities that

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-07 Thread Rich Schinnell
At 03:06 PM 11/7/2009, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: Date:Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:05:15 -0500 From:tjpa t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re: online storage --HIJACKED!! For example I would not trust Apple. Repeat after me: For example I would not trust Apple. For example I would not trust Apple.For

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-07 Thread mike
I'm sure his account was hijacked. On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Rich Schinnell richnrockvi...@gmail.comwrote: At 03:06 PM 11/7/2009, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: Date:Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:05:15 -0500 From:tjpa t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re: online storage --HIJACKED!! For example I

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-07 Thread Jordan
Clearly, you have not been reading Tom's posts very carefully. Rich Schinnell wrote: At 03:06 PM 11/7/2009, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: Date:Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:05:15 -0500 From:tjpa t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re: online storage --HIJACKED!! For example I would not trust Apple. Repeat

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-07 Thread tjpa
On Nov 7, 2009, at 3:33 PM, Rich Schinnell wrote: For example I would not trust Apple. I can't believe what I am reading that. What an epiphany or is it a revelation? No it is the same consistent, honest observation of the industry that you get from me every day. You fan bois should

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread b_s-wilk
Why are you adding all that unrelated stuff together? Just to make a point with people that can't add??? If you're tired of hearing about cloud computing then you're on the wrong list. For those of us who are on the road a lot, all of the items are important to be connected well enough to

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread Tony B
No, I've never seen the name as derogatory. Most 'clouds' are good, aren't they? On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: The cloud name is new, but it's a revamped version of an old idea. I'm just waiting for the new, new name for it. Cloud is a bad name. Too

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread Stewart Marshall
Down south storm clouds are not a good omen and often portend very bad weather. Stewart At 01:02 PM 11/4/2009, you wrote: No, I've never seen the name as derogatory. Most 'clouds' are good, aren't they? On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: The cloud name is

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread b_s-wilk
No, I've never seen the name as derogatory. Most 'clouds' are good, aren't they? Down south storm clouds are not a good omen and often portend very bad weather. Especially green clouds that warn us to take cover from tornadoes! Most clouds around here are not so good, especially since

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread Stewart Marshall
Take it from me you often do not see green clouds before tornadoes. Especially if they happen at night. But whenever the scanner goes off, take cover. We lost a high school two years ago (plus 8 lives), no warning no green clouds. But again Clouds are not always friendly. Stewart At

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-04 Thread mike
Being in the valley of the sun for so long...clouds are nothing but good here. On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: No, I've never seen the name as derogatory. Most 'clouds' are good, aren't they? Down south storm clouds are not a good omen and often portend

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread b_s-wilk
Tony B ton...@gmail.com escribió: Why don't you guys start your own thread to whine about cell phones? I started this thread to discuss online storage - the cloud. Serious topic hijacking. Tony, You hijacked this thread. Tony sez: ...But have you seen modern cell coverage maps of the

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread Tony B
I was only making a side point, not inviting a bash-fest of cell phone companies. But thanks for bringing us back on topic. In fact, I just got our bill for our company backups - it was $1.78 last month on Amazon S3 (you only pay for what you use). Mozy and others offer free limited storage,

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread mike
BTW, lemme know when you stop using Apple products since they support Carbonite. On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:10 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 3, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Tony B wrote: The ridiculously popular Carbonite (Peace of Mind backup) is only $4.60/mo unlimited; clearly a ton of people

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread Tony B
Our backups in the cloud are certainly under OUR control. Well, mine anyway. I tell it what to backup online, and if I need to access it, I do. Yes, I suppose Google et al, could announce tomorrow that they'll be charging for gmail. But why live life based around what some company *might* do in

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread b_s-wilk
Online backups: $1.78-$4.60 per month for backup service, PLUS the faster broadband service for home/office, PLUS the mobile data plan, PLUS the cellular modem plan for a notebook. These can easily add up to well over $100/mo., could be upwards of $150-$200/mo. EXPENSIVE, unless you stay

Re: [CGUYS] online storage --HIJACKED!!

2009-11-03 Thread Tony B
Why are you adding all that unrelated stuff together? Just to make a point with people that can't add??? If you're tired of hearing about cloud computing then you're on the wrong list. On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:57 PM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: Online backups: $1.78-$4.60 per month for