DaveT: I have left myself open to one type of disaster I hope I don't encounter. All these backups are stored just a few feet from my computer. So a fire in the house could destroy both. If I had learned proper paranoia, I would have them in a fireproof box in the basement -- or, even better, a safe deposit box at the bank. The last one requires too much effort on my part to do a backup; running to the bank every time is overkill. But it might not be overkill if I have a business that depends on the data, and that I would still want to pursue after a fire.
HarryS: Great post DaveT and thanks for sharing. I have all my personal data files stored on a Kingston 64GB DT-200 USB flash drive. I also do a backup of my MS Office Outlook about every 2 months so I can restore my inbox. Years ago I bought a new Dell notebook and the hard drive crashed after 10 months and I lost everything with no backup. I lost my digital pictures of my father before he passed on. I do not store my backup in the basement, in a firebox or at the bank. Instead I store my USB flash drive in my pant pocket. I figure if we have a house fire and I can get out of the residence with my pants on then I have retained ALL of my personal computer files. Again great post DaveT ... ________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: owner-shopt...@mail.msen.com [mailto:owner-shopt...@mail.msen.com] On Behalf Of Dave Tutelman Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:08 PM To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Auditor Software -- Shoptalk ** Sponsored by the new Aldila Voodoo. Learn more at http://aldilavoodoo.com/
