>Alan, well obviously the server would have a swappable HD >(haven't you been following the conversation?). Hmm, it wasn't 'obvious' to me from that particular conversation - and a swappable HD is only of use if someone is there to remove it immediately the backup is finished, else my fire scenario is still an incident waiting to happen and destroy the backup before it is safe. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist