News: Need help? Join our forums! November 21, 2008, 03:36:08 PM
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email? 		*


backing up data
Pages: [1]
« previous next »
  Print  

  backing up data
Author Message
tehwat
Jr. Member
**
Posts: 53


View Profile
« on: August 15, 2008, 08:42:05 PM »
Am I the only one who backs up data on usb thumbdrives?  Is this a safe practice?
Logged
gameguy
Jr. Member
**
Posts: 94



View Profile
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2008, 09:31:40 AM »
I also backup some of my data on thumbdrives because it is cheaper than burning smaller things to CDs or DVDs.  I really don't know how safe this is though, but it's been working for me for about a year.
Logged
joe1
Full Member
***
Posts: 122


View Profile
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2008, 12:00:01 PM »
I really don't use thumbdrives to permanently back up important data.  I burn important things to CDs or DVDs.  However, I do use thumbdrives to transfer data between machines.
Logged
systrough
Administrator
Jr. Member
*****
Posts: 61



View Profile
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2008, 02:00:47 PM »
I have a couple of large thumb drives that I use for backups.  They save me money from not having to buy blank disks!
Logged
sn1p3r
Jr. Member
**
Posts: 70



View Profile
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008, 09:06:03 AM »
i don't use thumbdrives for permanent backup - primarily for transfers
Logged
johndoe
Newbie
*
Posts: 9


View Profile
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2008, 11:15:46 AM »
i don't see why it isn't safe - just don't lose it!
Logged

Pages: [1]
  Print  
« previous next »
 

Jump to: