On May 13, 5:17 pm, Roger Blake <rogblak
...@iname10.com> wrote:
> In article <v-OdneBtLdowUrXVnZ2dnUVZ_tTin
...@comcast.com>, BigJim wrote:
> > I am interested in using carbonite.com for backup, mainly because of the
> > price.
> > I was wondering if it reliable.
> What will you do if you need a vital file and your internet connection
> is down? If you will be storing private data, do you really trust them
> to keep it secure?
> --
> Roger Blake
> (Subtract 10s for email. "Google Groups" messages killfiled due to spam.)
I think the important aspect of Carbonite, and all other internet
storage devices is that the data is stored offsite.
If your house burns down, or you have a burglary, offsite storage is
essential.
Most of your important data is also stored elsewhere and you have to
trust such people. If I go on holiday, the airline knows my address
- and credit card number, and when I may not be resident in my house.
With government out sourcing, lots of non civil servants have access
to my personal details.
Take care, but loss of your own data is your responsibility. The only
save method is multiple copies, in multiple places, with automatic
regular creation. Therefore offsite should be one a multiple backup
procedures.
Michael
Michael
