The Institute for Backup Trauma

fief writes "John Cleese explains why tape based backup solutions will drive a manager insane in a viral marketing bit for Live Vault. (flash required) Produced by the Captains of Industry. Links provided via AdRants" Barely an ad, mostly just hilarious. Also contains Michael Dorn. Use as directed.

Comments

And now for something completely crappy

[SYFer]

I mod this video -1 unfunny. Even though it is usually a pleasure to see Cleese, even he can't breath life into this clinker. The only positive thing I can say is that it had nice production values. I want my seven minutes back. That earlier story about electrically-assisted microbial fuel cells that can be used to produce hydrogen from organic material was a knee-slapper by comparison.

Re:And now for something completely crappy

[AKAImBatman]

I think you're being a bit harsh. It wasn't laugh-out-loud funny, but it was amusing. The only point I take issue with is that they really are not clear about what the alternative is supposed to be. They just keep waxing on and on and on about how horrible tapes are. I kept waiting for them to say something about network storage or some new optical media. It's almost like they're afraid they'll make fun of the solution as well.

P.S. Very Important! Do not click the third button! It will cause a blue screen of DEATH!

Re:And now for something completely crappy

[AKAImBatman]

Those who disagree can take solace in the fact that my harsh opinion has been modded safely out of view as a "troll."

Well that's rather rude. Mods, please correct the great-grandparent's modding. "Troll" is only appropriate when someone is actually trolling. Same with "flamebait". Overrated may be used to bounce someone back to +1 if they yell too much, but it should never be used to push them below that. And if you just disagree with the poster, then you should just leave it alone.

Thank you. :-)

Moderation

[lordsilence]

Moderation +4
70% Funny
20% Overrated
10% Slashvertisment

Re:Moderation

[NanoGator]

If it's interesting, who gives a flying fuck?

"Oh, no, this wasn't reported by a dis-interested 3rd party. I'm gonna bitch about it."

*sigh*

[sn0wflake]

Why's it streaming video *sigh*? I guess it's because of advertising and stuff but streaming video sucks! Can't stream properly when slashdottet, can't email to friends, can't save to harddisk. For all you (other) webmonkeys, here's a word of advice; make a non-streamable version so more people will enjoy this (perhaps) fine video.

Your sincerely
An unsatisfied 4 MB Internet user.

Useful for educating PHBs, perhaps ...

[rewinn]

What I like about this is its appeal to non-technical staff, especially clueless decisionmakers who feel secure in their data because someone sold them a backup system ("Don't worry, it's fully automatic!")

Yes, the video is an advertizement for a firm selling a product, but who else would be motivated to create something that is both educational and funny enough to let issues be discussed in a non-threatening way?

No-one, especially PHBs, wants to admit that all the money they spent on a backup system can easily be brought to naught, so you have to ease them into the concept. This might help.

How the hell did they get

[iammaxus]

John Cleese to do this video? I know the answer, money, but this is definitley strange. When was the last time you saw a celebrity like this involved in promoting some obscure IT product?

Re:Mentioned in the LangaList

[daviddennis]

I'm guessing that I'll be more likely to remember the Institute for Backup Trauma than FileVault, though. Hopefully they will make sure the Institute's name typed into Google will find them.

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Re:Recommendations for online backup solutions?

[Cervantes]

First some numbers, then a question:

Figure 60% standard disk usage for the both of you, x 15 syncs per month, both ways, not counting overhead... dude, where did you find an ISP that doesn't mind 1.8TB of upload/download per month?