[Gllug] Unattended backup solution

[Chris Bell]

On Fri 12 Aug, Tony wrote:
> On 8/12/05, Paul Kathro <Paul at kathro.com> wrote:
> > 
> > Also, any other backup media I should be considering here?
> > 
> 
> Don't underestimate the value of a pile of ide drives in caddies, rsync, and 
> an old pc that you wouldn't deem fit for a desktop user anymore. Consider 
> the drives like you would tapes - rotate them in just the same way. Downside 

> 
> There may be good reasons why this isn't for you- but at least have a think 
> about it.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tony
> 
> 
   I am very dubious about plug-in drive caddies, the ones I have seen were
not good quality and appeared to inhibit drive cooling. I am also very
dubious about repeated drive swapping because of the connector quality,
especially with the standard power lead giving variable volts loss.

-- 
Chris Bell

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