There are some truths in this world. Death, taxes and that hard drive of yours will ultimately fail. Eric Gwinn has an interesting article about what the hell do we do when your hard drive dies?
From the Chicago Tribune:
So, to cheat Death, start a backup plan now to create a separate archive of the precious things you store on your computer.
Why? Because it’s not just a bunch of files you’re backing up, it’s the stuff of your life: your irreplaceable pictures of the kids, the music that makes you howl and dance. Financial records. Projects. Maybe even work-related files that help you earn a paycheck. You don’t want Digital Death coming anywhere near, whispering “Trick or treat!”
Because you’re so attached to the stuff on your computer, there’s a big market of products and software to help you save it. Here, we’re going for simplicity: The easier the chore, the more likely you will do it regularly.
Just imagine how badly it would suck if your hard drive died tomorrow with no backups.
I know I would cry like a hollywood princess on her way to prison.
[tags]Personal Data Backup, Personal Disaster Recovery, Data Loss[/tags]
