New imac

[LilBeaver]

Well if you fail to maintain backups then well you're going to lose data no matter what OS you are using...

 

I agree that backups are, without a doubt, the best way to go in insuring that your data stays safe. There are various tools that can aid in the securing of data many good solutions in both onsite and offsite backups.

 

Personally, I use a few different methods. I have an external hard drive that I copy stuff to at least once a week. I also have a file server that I store my work-related files on, which is completely separated from my system except for the network connection I use to push my files over to it. And lastly, I keep a CD backup of the files that I don't want to lose. My backup sequence is set to run automatcially - all I have to do is put in the CD (actually it is a DVD-RW), plug in my external HDD and activate my network connection and it does its thing.

 

I disagree with the premise that one is bound to lose data regardless of the platform one uses but I do not think that this is the place to discuss that. I suppose that I should have been more clear with my initial statement of the data loss. With a Mac, when the drive 'fails to mount' or the OS decides that it is done working for you, the user has very few options in accessing the data on the drive. There have been a few builds of the Mac OS that have been notorious for these errors. I will not get into any other particulars with these unless someone really wants to hear about it.

 

 

My apologies if my wording was unclear, my intent was not to 'bash' or 'put down' anyone and I should have been more clear with not only my initial statement but most likely this one here.

 

Again, I maintain that Macs and PCs both have their own pros and cons. And the right choice for an individual is really up to that individual. Like I said, use the one that works best for you and I hope that you get many miles out of your choice.

Edited November 24, 2009 by LilBeaver
Added my backup method