[Dx4win] Lost everything

Wed, 5 Feb 2003 16:34:28 +0200

vek>>Hi,

I have my dx4win running on a laptop with a PCMCIA slot. I use a 64M =
flashcard for backing up the log. I have a .bat file in the windows =
desktop and it copies the needed files to the flashcard in 1-2 seconds.

73 de Veijo/OH6KN

PS. I am using the flashcard also for CT contest log backup. Using =
normal diskette stops the PC for 1-2 seconds, with flashcard you don't =
notice the backup copy.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ext Teijo Murtovaara [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: 05 February, 2003 11:39
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost everything
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> I would not count on a diskette as the only backup. Over the=20
> years I have
> thrown away many bad diskettes. My log-file is 18M+ so it=20
> will not fit on a
> diskette even if I zipped it. I do not want to span the=20
> zipped file over a
> couple of diskettes either. I have burnt my log-file on a CD.=20
> For those who
> have a fast internet connection (not a dial-up) a good idea=20
> is to upload the
> file to a server on the Internet or send the file by email to=20
> some of the
> available free web-mail accounts.
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> Teijo OH6NIO
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> ----- 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
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> > Oh, it's possible Wendell... just ask Murphy... scenarios I've seen
> include
> > failed hard disk, bad memory corruption, virus attacks,=20
> 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...=20
> transfer a copy
> over
> > the network... or backup to a Zip or tape drive or writable=20
> CD. Keep a
> copy
> > somewhere other than in the shack. One good idea, and it=20
> 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=20
> of a log with
> your
> > > log name.~xl, so loss of a log is normally not possible=20
> regardless of
> what
> > > happens.
> >
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