[Dx4win] Lost everything

Wed, 5 Feb 2003 09:39:09 -0000

I would not count on a diskette as the only backup. Over the years I have
thrown away many bad diskettes. My log-file is 18M+ so it will not fit on a
diskette even if I zipped it. I do not want to span the zipped file over a
couple of diskettes either. I have burnt my log-file on a CD. For those who
have a fast internet connection (not a dial-up) a good idea is to upload the
file to a server on the Internet or send the file by email to some of the
available free web-mail accounts.

Teijo OH6NIO

----- Original Message -----
From: Mel Martin <[email protected]>
To: Wendell Wyly W5FL <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost everything

> Oh, it's possible Wendell... just ask Murphy... scenarios I've seen
include
> failed hard disk, bad memory corruption, virus attacks, operator error,
the
> computer can be stolen, or destroyed... it's important to employ
"geographic
> diversity".
>  The diskette idea is a good one... for larger logs... transfer a copy
over
> the network... or backup to a Zip or tape drive or writable CD. Keep a
copy
> somewhere other than in the shack. One good idea, and it costs nothing, is
> exchange a copy of your logs weekly by e-mail with a friend.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wendell Wyly W5FL" <[email protected]>
>
> > I am sure you are aware that DX4WIN keeps the last copy of a log with
your
> > log name.~xl, so loss of a log is normally not possible regardless of
what
> > happens.
>
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