CES Update
I just got back from The Digital Shoebox panel at CES. It was an interesting and varied discussion about managing digital photos.
One question was how to manage increasingly large photo collections with limited online storage. It was suggested that people need tools to cull their collection and remove some of the chaff, or even that automated tools could do this for you. I see my photos as part of my lifestream, and trying to delete some just because of artificial storage limits would be both painful and boring.
There was a discussion about changing photo formats - maybe you backup JPEGs and a few years later discover that software no longer supports the format. Should backup services convert files for you so that you don't have to worry about format obsolescence?
Everyone on the panel made the point that you need to backup offsite if you really want you photos to be safe. In the Q&A section a member of the audience asked what happens if your online backup company goes out of business. Great question - don't trust the cloud, trust a friend or two using Cucku!
(Updated 1/9: see a photo of the panel on our Facebook Page.)
posted by Rob on Thursday, January 08, 2009
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The need for data storage is becoming very critical for SMB and consumers in general. North Americans have almost stopped using the DELETE button to delete files, they just keep their files. Perhaps it is time to remove the DELETE button from our key boards.
Early adopters have been using online backup for a while now. It is a matter of time till all computer users start using such kinds of backup services.
There is a very good resource site for online backup and storage. Check it out:
http://www.BackupReview.info
Consider using http://www.MyOtherDrive.com for online backup and file sharing. Their online backup supports unattended operation and 128-bit encryption.
They have public and private file sharing - private sharing allows me to control who can view my shared files - prevents your personal photos and files from leaking onto the web.
No matter who you go with, online backup is the only way to go.
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