borissh1...@gmail.com said on Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:58:11 +0200 >working long term backup that you do not need to update is a myth,
That's for sure. I have Qic tapes with proprietary format, Zip disks with no Zip drive, and Kaypro floppies to prove it. The hot tip is to move to the next *widely used and open* backup technology when the old one starts becoming scarce. >both hard drives and cds die with time This hasn't been my experience with CDs or DVDs. See http://troubleshooters.com/lpm/201408/201408.htm#he_who_laughs_last for details. I also wrote about my objections to cloud backup. See http://troubleshooters.com/lpm/201408/201408.htm#cloud_backup for details. SteveT Steve Litt Spring 2021 featured book: Troubleshooting Techniques of the Successful Technologist http://www.troubleshooters.com/techniques _______________________________________________ Linux-il mailing list Linux-il@cs.huji.ac.il http://mailman.cs.huji.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/linux-il
