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Distributed Internet Backup System
deadfx writes "Since disk drives are cheap, backup should be cheap too. Of course it does not help to mirror your data by adding more disks to your own computer because a fire, flood, power surge, etc. could still wipe out your local data center. Instead, you should give your files to peers (and in return store their files) so that if a catastrophe strikes your area, you can recover data from surviving peers. The Distributed Internet Backup System (DIBS) is designed to implement this vision."
I guess we won't be able to slashdot this server, then.. there goes that idea.
I've got my terrabyte array setup. Your, "Worlds of Warcraft" data will be completely secure on my backup node.
Go ahead, send it.
I'm waiting....
It's like what Linus said:
;)"
"Only wimps use tape backup: real men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it
-- Linus Torvalds, after his hard disk failed
M.
I'm not worried. %-)
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Who wouldn't want porn, MP3's, and movies ?
Additionally, I extend a warm hand of support to Microsoft. I will accept any request by chairman Bill Gates to store sensitive files.
So THAT is what happend to Duke Nuken Forever!
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This sounds good, except that mirrors of my massive pr0n collection could threaten the stability of the internet...nevermind the threat of uploading mine and the millions of other pervs out there!
...the internet ate my homework.
I wanted to turn in that report but in was going for the night and his/her computer crashed!
Granted this is only for the backup, but I can not see this being worthwhile effort without having MASSIVE amounts of bandwidth to toss around.
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Redundant Internet Archival Administration (RIAA)
Multiple Peer Access Archive (MPAA)
Duplicate Media Copy Archive (DMCA)
People, people, people, realize that if there is a fire in your house that takes out your local copy of "The Sims Hot Date", then it is also going to burn up your serial number. Be sure when you send me your iso's that you include a text file with your serial numbers...for archival purposes.
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writing a disaster recover plan ... $1000
... $10,000
... priceless
implementing procedures corporate wide
having that plan be effective during an actual disaster recovery
everyone has a plan. tests it and everything. but when the email server crashes, and the backup tapes cannot be recovered and the VP stores all their email on the server (it's backed up right?), the fan starts blowing little brown chunks all around.
Yes, I know, fire, flood etc. are the common reasons for not keeping the backups at the same location. But have you considered this one ?
You never know what can enter your server room =)
*cough*Porn*cough*
Seriously, what would be the legal ramifications if illegal data was stored on someone else computer?
Would this back system, be an easy way to hide illegal content?
What if the RIAA went after someone for keeping a bunch of legal MP3s?
Too many cans... Too many worms...
How do you plan to back up that one-time pad?
Simple. Use a "trusted" third party! Like maybe the U.S. government, Verisign or Paypal.