Bob Spare
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I'm a big fan of offsite backup because your house will likely be destroyed when you aren't there. I use Carbonite but there are others equally good. I pay about $80 for two years (IIRC). The data is encrypted so they can't see if even if they wanted to - but they don't want to be able to see it. Backup is immediate, depending on the availability of your Internet connection.
You have to have broadband access to use offsite backup.
The other advantage is that you can access your files when you're traveling (password protected).
Mike
Everybody, been reading and learning with great deal of interest. Over the years had to many crashes to mention, and starting all over is not fun to say the least.
At one point in time had two hard drives on another computer, still crashed......long story.
Have a lap top now, so external saver is out of the question. 2nd hard drive would be neat........but if
the laptop was stolen
Rush had be promoting Carbonite for years. So when
Mike just brought this up about them, thought what the heck. SIgned up for FREE 15 day trial...............
It is in the process now of backing up my system (HUGE)
So I thought what the heck will research it farther to my
dismay, found this blog and they sure are down on Carbonite.......seems the trend is running towards Mosey
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/...ition-in-online-back-up/?scp=1&sq=mozy&st=cse
Open for suggestions, as have lot of info that CAN'T lose
to another crash.