John R. McPherson wrote:
If you don't have a LAN, write stuff to CDs.
If you're going to take this option, make sure you get good CDs, or back up often. I have a few CDs which are not even 5 years old and can no longer be read. They have been kept in their cases in my drawer virtually their entire lives, have not been abused in any way, but will mount with only two files on them called "???????? ????". Fortunately they weren't important, because I back up more frequently than once every couple of years :) I'd also like to ask the LUG about pendrives. I back up primarily to a 1 GB Legend USB pendrive, which is convenient for obvious reasons. Does anyone have any horror stories about pendrives dying? I also back up to a laptop on my network (maybe I'm a bit paranoid), but I like being able to take my backup with me wherever I go. You know, in case I come home and find the house on fire... Regards, Bnonn