I think an even better approach is CD-R or CD-RW. Perhaps even DVD-RAM. Not only
is the media more robust than tape or another hard disk, but it is pretty cheap.

Tape is pretty outmoded these days for the average consumer. It is slow, media
can be expensive, and is not reliable if proper handling and storage procedures
are not followed.

Bill Kapelas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I do backups to other hard drives. Either on the same PC or accross a network.
> It
> seems hard drives are cheaper and faster than tape drives. Although you can't
> remove and safeguard the media, this method is probably useful for typical
> non-
> critical backups.
>
> I use xxcopy.exe a free program. See their website:
>
> http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy/
>
> On Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:21:52 -0500, Frank R. Brown wrote:
>
> >What do people recommend for a home backup
> >solution?
> >
> >Convenience matters.  I'd like to be able to use it
> >with multiple machines, either over a network or
> >by moving the device from machine to machine.
> >
> >I'm thinking of tape, but is this getting outmoded?
> >
> >I think I'd prefer to backup the whole machine, rather
> >than just copying 'important' files to a zip disk or
> >something.  However, a 'bulk storage' solution that
> >could also be used for backup would have its
> >attractions.
> >
> >Thanks for your ideas on this.
> >
> >
> >     Frank R.Brown
> >     Frank.R.Brown@MailAndNews
> >
>
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