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On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Tom Brough wrote: >>> >> For Me ..... >> >> A good external USB Drive (x2 if you want redundancy) + good old >> fashioned tar command from the command line. I don't like the idea of >> 3rd party "cloud" storage. I like my data where I have total control. If >> you are worried about fire / physical damage keep one USB drive off site >> (a good use for relatives). It might not be the most convenient solution >> but it has its merits. If your data requirements are small enough a usb >> pen drive might do the trick. >> > I have asked about external drives and checked for reviews on the internet. > I am surprised how often I read that the drive failed after a short time. I > suppose it is a matter of luck if you get a good one. My external hard disk (1TB western digital) has work faithfully without issue for well over a year now. I see no reason to suspect that an external disk will have less reliability than an internal disk. They are the same thing after all (or so I believe). You could always buy the exact disk you want and put it in a caddy yourself. I have not done this myself but I think it is a cheaper option. Not that pre-fabricated disks are particularly expensive.... ? :-) Best wishes roly :-) -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq