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   From: nv@linux.rocks   
      
   On Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:13:51 +0200, D wrote:   
      
   >   
   > Do you do restore tests regularly? If not, it could be that you might not   
   > have as many backups as you might think. =/   
   >   
      
   Yes.  I will do a random sample on occasion, mostly to satisfy my curiosity.   
   Never had a problem.   
      
   But most of this data is not critical for me.  I could live without it   
   or it could be somewhat easily replaced.   
      
   My e-books and music, however, are absolutely essential and must be   
   preserved.  Fortunately, these collections are only a few Tb and I   
   simply make new copies from time to time.  I also keep copies on   
   USB HDD external drives.   
      
   What puzzles me is why hasn't implementing a viable long-term storage   
   solution become a top priority?  Digital information is here to stay,   
   likely forever, and we need a way to preserve it forever without muss   
   or fuss.   
      
   Unfortunately, consumer-grade optical storage technology is in the   
   hands of grubbing capitalists.  As soon as sales fall by 10% they   
   will start to leave the market in search of a new fad.   
      
      
      
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