"zigi" <zigipha@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Curious George <CG@email.net> wrote in message
> news:<22uqn093gsvavgmluvkjj6de5g2ua9m2cq@4ax.com>... 
> How about online storage (backup via internet - xdrive, ivault,
> etc.).
> I know it costs per month, but if you REALLY depend on the data....)

I think the advantages of "high-quality" tape over USB discs are
somewhat debatable for an individual rather than a commercial user.
You can buy two 80 gig discs for less than $150 each if you wish to
rotate media or store off-site. I have seen no indication of errors on
reasonably carefully handled discs tho' I'll admit that's hardly a
statistically significant sample and discs do break down :-). IMHO,
the major advantage of tapes is that they require less careful
transportation and are thus more suited to extreme conditions. If you
feel the need for storing many archival states, I suppose eventually
there would be a cost advantage to tapes. I can't discuss relative
speeds but I think discs are faster.


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James V. Silverton
Potomac, Maryland, USA

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