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On Sun, 26 Sep 2004, Eric wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > 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.
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