back up

[gboyce at badbelly.com (Gregory Boyce)]

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004, Eric wrote:

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> Hey, I'm trying to think of the cheapest possible back up method for
> about 20 gigs (and growing).  How about a USB 2.0 Drive Kit  (around
> $50), take a crappy throw away computer which contains a perfectly fine
> hard drive and use that.  Once in a while turn it on, backup and turn in
> off.  Has anybody used these kits?  Is there an easier cheaper way?

Be careful with those usb 2 drive kits.  I have one that has been nothing 
but problems.  Apparently some of the chipsets there (especially the 
usb/firewire combo kits) have known issues.

I'd consider the usb drive kits the way to go, but I would definitely 
suggest researching before purchasing.