Thanks to all who sent information about back up files for the PAF. Certainly a number of sites out there (including CDs on my own computer) to look into. Appreciate the information. Mel Gary Templeman wrote: >Bill makes a good point about theft, fire, flood, earthquakes, etc. The >operative concept is to have AT LEAST one, preferably multiple, off-site >copies that are updated regularly. Using a program like Replicator is one >way to copy information to another location. If that location is portable, >such as an external hard drive or a thumb drive then you have one option for >off-site storage. Burning a CD-R or CD-RW is another, slower option. > >Uploading to other web sites, sending copies to relatives and so on add >additional layers of protection. Unfortunately, my experience in working >with patrons at our FHC is that the majority of people do not even make >floppy backups. An even lower percentage will be committed enough to learn >how to use an FTP program for uploading to an online storage site, or to >*consistently* send updated backups to relatives, friends, etc. Ideally one >would learn how to schedule and automate the uploads to help insure they >take place. > >Making that commitment is important if you consider your data as an >irreplaceable resource. > >Gary Templeman > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Bill Linn" <billinn@suscom.net> >To: <PAF-5-USERS-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 6:33 PM >Subject: RE: [PAF-5] Backup PAF Files > > > > >>Well, this needs a little discussion. First choice would probably be >>your own ISP. Virtually all of them offer a website to their subscribers >>at no additional cost, (I have 5 because other family members who >>subscribe to Suscom.net don't use theirs). The free ones offer anywhere >>from 5 to 50 MB of storage space. >> >>1. You need an ftp program. There are many of those available free also >>and they're easy to use. I use WS_FTP LE which you can get at >>downloads/cnet/com. >> >><snip> >> >> > > >==== PAF-5-USERS Mailing List ==== >Having trouble with the software? Check PAF 5.x Information >http://www.ausbdm.org/p5uinfo.php > > > >