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We can never back up enough to protect ourselves form all those disasters
waiting to destroy our data. Most people running TS for a living run two
computers or more. With 12Gig hard drives available for under $200, it is
very cheap, fast, and easy to back up all programs to your second or third
machines if those machines are networked. I use 3Com cards ($50 each) and
use Windows Explorer every Saturday morning to copy the entire directory. I
also back up all programs weekly to a notebook so it can be used on the
road, or in case of fire or other emergency, I can run out the door with
all my programs ready to use immediately.
>>Having had a recent virus scare that nearly wiped me out, I have now awoken
>>from my incredibly naive state of stupidity, to realise the importance of a)
>>having a virus checker that is current and b) backing things up!!!
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>>Never having done it before(!) can someone explain the process to moi? I'm
>>using TS 4.0 with Signal, Win95. Exactly what TS folders and files I should
>>be backing up. Is it simply c:\omega *.* ? or is just the main .dat file
>>enough?
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>>Any other PC/OS related files that you recommend backing up as good
>>housekeeping? I'm sure that a few people have a backup routine that they
>>follow weekly, monthly etc. An explanation of your routine in "laymans
>>terms" would be very much appreciated. Aside from TS, the only things I
>>care about are my Word, Quicken and Eudora (email) files.
>>
>>Can you also recommend, best device to use (Iomega Zip?) and a web site that
>>sells said device for a decent price?
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>>Any advice is very much appreciated.
>>
>>Simon.
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