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Distributed Internet Backup System

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the here-have-my-drive dept.

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."

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  1. Ok, start sending me your code, Blizzard by Quarters · · Score: 4, Funny

    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....

    1. Re:Ok, start sending me your code, Blizzard by Gojira+Shipi-Taro · · Score: 3, Funny

      I think there is already a system like this. Something like Kazoo or Cuzaa... The RIAA uses it to back up their data...

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  2. All my data and software... by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny
    All my data and software are backed up on crackers computers.

    I'm not worried. %-)

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    1. Re:All my data and software... by BillFarber · · Score: 5, Funny

      Are you saying you only use white-peoples' computers for backup?

  3. First rate idea by mao+che+minh · · Score: 3, Funny
    I hereby volunteer to aid in the storage and backup duties of everyone's data that has at least three instances of the letter "x" or the string "britney" within it's file name. This is because my backup scripts only save files that satisfy these requirements. In return, could someoneplease help me store my vast collection Star Trek bloopers. It's just funny to hear Patrick Stewart cuss.

    Additionally, I extend a warm hand of support to Microsoft. I will accept any request by chairman Bill Gates to store sensitive files.

  4. So the truth is out. by nlinecomputers · · Score: 3, Funny

    So THAT is what happend to Duke Nuken Forever!

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  5. Re:Problem = bandwidth. by mark_lybarger · · Score: 3, Funny

    writing a disaster recover plan ... $1000

    implementing procedures corporate wide ... $10,000

    having that plan be effective during an actual disaster recovery ... priceless

    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.

  6. Who would take Pete Townsend's files? by someguyintoronto · · Score: 4, Funny

    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...