[Hidden-tech] Advice on Online Backup Options

[Joseph Steig]

Thumbs up from me for mozy.com too! I use both PC and Mac versions.

Joseph Steig
www.steig.com

On 9/7/07, Michael Giles <mgiles at visionstudio.com> wrote:
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>  I've been using Mozy (http://mozy.com/) for a year or two and it works
> great.  They have a Mac version now as well.  As with most of these things
> it runs quietly in the background.  They have put a lot of focus on security
> too (i.e. how best to encrypt all of your data).
>
> You can store 2GB for free or pay $4.95/month for unlimited storage.  They
> also landed a deal to handle back up for all of GE's computers (that's a lot
> of machines), so they should be around for a while.
>
> -Mike
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> Dan Kirsch wrote:
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> Here's hoping that some Hidden Techies who are techier than I (which is
> probably everyone) can provide some guidance to me on the options for an
> online storage service to back up my hard drive files.  I'm feeling like a
> responsible grown up these days and have determined that I really ought to
> be backing up my business and personal files on a regular basis.  I also
> recognize that the online "set it and forget it" type services will suit me
> best as I am more likely to choose to clean the gutters or rotate my
> tires than to run a back up myself.
>
> I've read a bunch of anonymous reviews but trust this group's collective
> wisdom far more.  Anyone out there have experience with and recommendations
> on which services to steer toward or avoid?
>
> Thanks.
>
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> Dan Kirsch
> Florence, Massachusetts USA
> 413.221.9521
> dtkboomer at gmail.com
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