Re: Recommendations for a Tape Backup

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From: Mike Palmer
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 12:59

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imes@cis.ohio-state.edu (jeffrey imes) writes:

>I'm in the market for a tape backup system.  Since I know next to nothing about
>these systems, I'd like to field suggestions as to makes and models, as well
>as software.  

>Give you a few specs on my system here:
>	386-40 noname clone
>	80 MB HD
>	3.5" 1.44 MB FD
>	2 open 5.25" slots
>	1 open 3.5" slot
>	
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The CMS Jumbo 250 is your best bet.  Not the worlds most reliable tape backup,
but it's the best of the bunch in it's price group.  If you want super-safe
backups, you'll have to spend $1000 upwards.  i just make several backups with
the CMS 250 and can usaually get back what I wrote.

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