13 Jun
2000
13 Jun
'00
1:17 a.m.
Not at all... for long-term storage of those important
files, perhaps
periodic backups to good-quality magtape (1/2" reel to reel) is the
safest solution. ...but storage of data onto multiple hard drives and
backed up regularly onto two different types of modern media (e.g. 4mm
and 8mm cartridges), and changing to a new type of media before what
was being used becomes obsolete, is the safest bet.
4mm and 8mm are nothing but *SHORT TERM* storage. Plus, while it's not big
problem with 8mm from what I've seen, with 4mm you'd best know what model
drive that 4mm was written on!
DLT's might cost an arm and a leg, but they're worth it if you're archiving
data, and even they need to be refreshed.
Zane
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