On-line file storage

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Platypus replied

28 January 2010, 00:45
Originally posted by minestrone View Post

Very happy with dropbox, also like how it replicates the folder over my different machines automatically with the client and can use the web interface in work.

When I want to check an old invoice or something I don't have to go to my secure safety box and get the last month's DVD. You know, it's an online backup service so I can use it anywhere, because, it is online.

I'm trialling the dropbox free 2GB service for now. It looks excellent! I really like that it appears as just another folder. Looks like encryption using TrueCrypt works with it, if needed.

The "mozy" thing is a backup solution, whereas dropbox does exactly what I want.

Thanks guys!
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AtW replied

28 January 2010, 00:34
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Durbs replied

27 January 2010, 23:59
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

Anyone recommend a service?

This one: http://mozy.com/home/free
looks free for upto 2GB then $4.95 per month but I haven't done an extensive Google to look for alternatives, preferably free to some extent.

Any recommendations?

I use Mozy, pay for it though.

Its good bar the initial backup which took 2 weeks to complete (literally!). Subsequent incremental backups are speedy and their app is unobtrusive.
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minestrone replied

27 January 2010, 23:01
Very happy with dropbox, also like how it replicates the folder over my different machines automatically with the client and can use the web interface in work.

When I want to check an old invoice or something I don't have to go to my secure safety box and get the last month's DVD. You know, it's an online backup service so I can use it anywhere, because, it is online.
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AtW replied

27 January 2010, 22:54
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

Which is NBG if the requirement is for online storage, that is, storage that can be accessed over the Internet from anywhere. He didn't ask for a backup solution.

Nice try, but my method does not rule out accessing the data online - via internet.
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NickFitz replied

27 January 2010, 22:47
Originally posted by AtW View Post

He may want to jump off into the Thames to cross it, there might be a better way.

Just how hard is it to get another disk for RAID 1, burn a DVD or backup to a cheap removable USB stick?

2 GB for $60 per year, that can buy a new HDD, or plenty of DVDs to burn including burner itself, or a couple of larger capacity USB sticks.

Which is NBG if the requirement is for online storage, that is, storage that can be accessed over the Internet from anywhere. He didn't ask for a backup solution.
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blacjac replied

27 January 2010, 22:26
www.idrive.com

Used them in the past and they seem pretty good.
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AtW replied

27 January 2010, 22:23
Originally posted by oracleslave View Post

Read the fooking requirements. He wants online storage.

He may want to jump off into the Thames to cross it, there might be a better way.

Just how hard is it to get another disk for RAID 1, burn a DVD or backup to a cheap removable USB stick?

2 GB for $60 per year, that can buy a new HDD, or plenty of DVDs to burn including burner itself, or a couple of larger capacity USB sticks.
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Clippy replied

27 January 2010, 22:14
Check this previous post for suggestions.
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oracleslave replied

27 January 2010, 22:03
Originally posted by AtW View Post

Burn a DVD backup once a month and store it in a secure safety box.

More data to store, much more safety than online.

Simples.

Read the fooking requirements. He wants online storage.
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AtW replied

27 January 2010, 21:56
Burn a DVD backup once a month and store it in a secure safety box.

More data to store, much more safety than online.

Simples.
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voodooflux replied

27 January 2010, 21:54
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

Looks good - looks like you setup a 'special' folder on your computer and when you drop files in there, they get backed up to webspace automatically?

Aye, that's basically it.
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Platypus replied

27 January 2010, 21:48
Originally posted by voodooflux View Post

Dropbox

Looks good - looks like you setup a 'special' folder on your computer and when you drop files in there, they get backed up to webspace automatically?
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voodooflux replied

27 January 2010, 21:37
Dropbox
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Platypus started a topic On-line file storage

27 January 2010, 21:36
On-line file storage

Anyone recommend a service?

This one: http://mozy.com/home/free
looks free for upto 2GB then $4.95 per month but I haven't done an extensive Google to look for alternatives, preferably free to some extent.

Any recommendations?
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