In message <cahhaouzzzvkww6xctf1gn+wb8uexq2eybrstltqcqpsjnm1...@mail.gmail.com> , David Brodbeck writes: >I hadn't heard of tarsnap before, but I've been using one of the other >cloud-based backup services and have been pretty happy with the >convenience. I actually have occasionally used it while traveling just as
I read some complaints when Code42 EOLd their OpenSolaris CrashPlan client and so figured tarsnap might be relevant here. >a way to retrieve files I needed off computers that were back home and >inaccessible. The OP might appreciate more details. >The initial backup for a machine takes a while if you have a lot of data. >Some services offer an option where you can mail in a hard disk to seed the >backup and avoid doing a full backup via the wire. Data caps are also >something to keep in mind; they're coming to a lot of us soon in the US, >since monopoly cable carriers are starting to enforce them. Fortunately my locality offers some competition, but incrementals are more efficient which is a win every way you look at it (so long as its restorable.) John [email protected] _______________________________________________ openindiana-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss
