> >
> > get a tape drive (dlt is great), tar you system onto the tape drive.
> >
> > If something happens, boot a livecd, and untar from the tape into the
> > partitions....

> A great idea, but a DLT tape drive is well over $1000 here in New Zealand,
> and every tape drive I have seen is far more expensive than disk.

that is, what ebay is great for ;)

also, tape drives are way more reliable than harddisks. I don't trust them 
anymore - got bitten too much times.

Hm, that said, it is time for a backup...
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