Bump for benefit of the afternoon crew. And for those of you who have threads set to most recent first, like me, here's the original message:
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Ok, I made that up.
But why not? Let's declare at least two times a year, to do full data backups. Starting today, May 17. The next one will be November 17th. Yes, twice is not enough, but it's better than zero, which I am sure, is the number of full backups done by many.
Why not join me?
Details (if you don't already have your own backup process): I am using Nero Backitup, which allows me to easily select a "root folder", and backup everything underneath, automatically spanning CD-Rs or DVD-Rs as you go. I backup data only. If my hard drive goes, I'm going to have to reinstall applications and the OS, but that's something I have original discs for and don't need backups. (Nero Backitup is an application within the very nice Nero CD Burning ROM suite).
Further, you might consider making two sets: one for offsite, and another for onsite. For those of you who prefer to use "extra" hard drive backups--remember, keep one of those offsite, should something unthinkable happen to your apt/house.
Lastly, I catalog my CDs when its done using "WhereIsIt"? That way, I can open the catalog, quickly see where a particular file is backed up (how many times, which set it's in, where the set is, and even see a thumbnail and description).
So please, give yourself a present on "international data backup day" and backup your data. You may thank yourself someday
...this has been a free public service announcement...
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