Backing up documents online

Soriak · 07-03-2007, 02:19 PM

I've been working to reduce the amount of paper I have in my room and try to only keep digital versions around whenever possible. However I've realized my 'backup' currently consists of copying the files to a secondary HDD, that is when I actually remember doing it. If it's stuff in progress (like word/excel documents) I open the old file half the time - basically, it's a mess just as bad as normal paper

I saw google's spreadsheet application lets me upload word/excel documents for storage, but this is again something I'd have to do manually. I'm sure the one thing I'd end up needing wouldn't be there when I do need it - and it also doesn't store PDFs.

So I'm looking to find a reliable service that'll automatically backup folders. It doesn't need to be huge (1GB would probably last me a lifetime - I'm not looking to back-up any pictures), but it should allow multiple folders for easy storage. Google finds some cheap offers (at least one is even free), but I'm hoping for some personal experience. I don't want to rely on it for backup just to see it has since shut down when I actually need it.

I think Live Folder (or something) is in development by Microsoft, but it's in beta and thus neither reliable, nor accessible. (won't let me sign up for it)

prescient63 · 07-03-2007, 07:48 PM

Could probably just get some backup software (automatic) and ftp it to a host. Pretty cheap and would hold tons of documents.

Soriak · 07-03-2007, 08:39 PM

Came across Mozy Online Backup: Free. Automatic. Secure. - pretty cool... 2GB free of charge, which is more than I need.

Thanks though!

Baradak · 07-03-2007, 09:16 PM

Just email the documents to yourself using a Gmail account. Organize however you need from there. Or find a true online backup service.

prescient63 · 07-03-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soriak

Came across Mozy Online Backup: Free. Automatic. Secure. - pretty cool... 2GB free of charge, which is more than I need.

Thanks though!

Thanks for turning me on to that. Looks like a good service.

tikkus · 07-04-2007, 12:52 AM

Gmail is good for so many things.

I have an RSS feed coming straight into my inbox from torrent sites and I use it as my own personal torrent search engine.

I use another account as a back-up account for all of my important documents, like someone said above.

What I'm trying to say is, I love it.

07-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Soriak Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4,421 +20 Internets	Backing up documents online I've been working to reduce the amount of paper I have in my room and try to only keep digital versions around whenever possible. However I've realized my 'backup' currently consists of copying the files to a secondary HDD, that is when I actually remember doing it. If it's stuff in progress (like word/excel documents) I open the old file half the time - basically, it's a mess just as bad as normal paper I saw google's spreadsheet application lets me upload word/excel documents for storage, but this is again something I'd have to do manually. I'm sure the one thing I'd end up needing wouldn't be there when I do need it - and it also doesn't store PDFs. So I'm looking to find a reliable service that'll automatically backup folders. It doesn't need to be huge (1GB would probably last me a lifetime - I'm not looking to back-up any pictures), but it should allow multiple folders for easy storage. Google finds some cheap offers (at least one is even free), but I'm hoping for some personal experience. I don't want to rely on it for backup just to see it has since shut down when I actually need it. I think Live Folder (or something) is in development by Microsoft, but it's in beta and thus neither reliable, nor accessible. (won't let me sign up for it)

07-03-2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
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07-03-2007, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
prescient63 You can't blame women for what they do wrong in the same way that you can't blame a dog for what it does wrong. Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,259 -6 Internets	Could probably just get some backup software (automatic) and ftp it to a host. Pretty cheap and would hold tons of documents.

07-03-2007, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Soriak Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4,421 +20 Internets	Came across Mozy Online Backup: Free. Automatic. Secure. - pretty cool... 2GB free of charge, which is more than I need. Thanks though!

07-04-2007, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
tikkus Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,219 -3 Internets	Gmail is good for so many things. I have an RSS feed coming straight into my inbox from torrent sites and I use it as my own personal torrent search engine. I use another account as a back-up account for all of my important documents, like someone said above. What I'm trying to say is, I love it.