RussellMc wrote:

>> That's why I generally use a software RAID1 setup, even in a laptop.
>> It's not supposed to replace a backup, but helps better than a
>> backup in the case of drive failure.
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> A security against resource tradeoff, as always.
> "At home", I find that "save often, save now, copy to USB key if it
> matters that much, backup to LAN as soon as available" usually
> suffices (always so far).

Well, at least "at home/in office" I feel that with HD prices where they
are, the tradeoff is much towards just doubling my HDs and set up a
software RAID1. The peace of mind of knowing that I can continue, no
matter what, in the case of a disk failure outweighs the (little)
expense of an additional HD.

Gerhard
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