I'm changing backup systems soon. I'm currently using Retrospect on the network with a VXA tape drive. Cost per tape = $65 (holds about 45-50 GB compressed).
Anyhow, I'll be upgrading to Retrospect 5 and switching to hard drive backup. I can buy 80 GB UltraATA drives for $80 at CompUSA and a two-drive FireWire enclosure for $60. Backup speed should increase and cost per GB backed up will decrease. Sounds like an all-around winner to me. I'm running backup with my old reliable SuperMac J700, which doesn't have any FireWire support. Looking for recommendations on a FireWire card known to work well in the J700/S900. Doesn't need to provide bus power. Should have two ports. USB not necessary. These look like hot deals: MacAlly 3-port FireWire PCI for $15 <http://dealmac.com/articles/41360.html> Datatek 3-port FireWire PCI card for $20 <http://dealmac.com/articles/40692.html> What cards are list members using? How well are they working for you? Thanks! -- Dan Knight, president, Cobweb Publishing, Inc. <http://cobwebpublishing.com> <http://lowendmac.com> <http://digital-views.com> <http://digigraphica.com> <http://lowendpc.com> <http://reformed.net> In a world without walls or fences, who needs windows or gates? -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
