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Re: Computer backups

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From: Ron Schwarz -- reply to newsgrou...
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 00:00
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On Mon, 17 May 1999 21:34:53 GMT, bettemeyer@my-dejanews.com wrote:

>I was wondering if any of you back up your files offsite. I've been
>checking out the services of @Backup:
>
>http://www.backupp.com
>
>Their service is an automated backup that, if you leave your computer
>on, will automatically fire up your modem and back up whatever files you
>have previously set up to keep stored. Since I do so much of my own work
>at home, I'd like to know my data is safe, and a natural disaster could
>easily take my Zip disks with it.

How long does it take to back up umpteen gigabytes over a modem?

And what is your connection with that company?

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Subject: Re: Computer backups
Date: 1999/05/18
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