[Dxbase] Database backups

[Bill Parry]

This is a great reminder! This past summer I had a lightning strike that
took out my radio computer. I have three computers on my network and I keep
the log on two different computers on the network. Unfortunately, all three
computers were smoked.  Fortunately, a local computer guy was able to
reconstruct the 50,000+ QSOs. Since that time I have purchased Belkin power
back up systems for each of the three new computer systems.

It would really be a good idea to keep you important files on one of these
off site services. I noticed that Dell (my new computers are Dell) provides
this service with the new computers called "Data Safe"...probably lots of
these services around. 

Having backup computers like I had or backup hard drives may be good but a
lightning strike can take all that stuff out. I lost a FT1000MP, three
computers, networking hardware, TV, microwave and a 40 Meter beam w/coax.
Your homeowners insurance can help replace most of this kind of stuff but
not your files. When they are gone, they are gone.

Bill, W5VX

-----Original Message-----
From: dxbase-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dxbase-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of ve3wej gmail
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:35 PM
To: DXBase
Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Database backups

great reminder, also applies to all your other software on your drive, 
thanks for reminding me

VE3WEJ
Dave Garber

10-X # 23465
echolink # 52852
irlp node 2202
email ve3wej at rac.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack" <jack at dxbase.com>
To: <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: [Dxbase] Database backups


> Folks,
>
>>From time to time, we seem to get covered up with a rash of emails which 
>>all
> go something like, "my computer crashed and I can't find my registration 
> file, or my old DXbase software for installation".
>
> Also, from time to time, we have posted reminders here on the reflector 
> stressing the importance of having the DXbase software and registration 
> safeguarded.  We also mention this in the installation instructions and 
> also in the registration instructions that we send out.  Unfortunately, 
> since we continue to get these kinds of emails, I am once again compelled 
> to just say it bluntly again in the hope that anyone who has not taken the

> advice, will spend the five minutes to safeguard there DXbase software.
>
> If you have a computer crash, and you are using an old version of DXbase, 
> there is nothing we can do to help you with your lost files.  So, if you 
> have not already done so, copy your registration file to a CD or floppy 
> and then put the floppy or CD in a safe place somewhere so that you can 
> find it when you need it.
>
> Best wishes,
> Jack
>
>
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