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  1. BTSync on How Do You Backup 20TB of Data? · · Score: 1
    Build two arrays. Sync the data with btsync... before you separate them. Once the original data set is synced then move one of the arrays to a trusted friend's house. Additionally, use find, or similar tool to keep a document of all the files you have and store that on DropBox or similar service. You now have two equally robust copies at separate locations, and a document of what you have in a third location in case you need to rebuild again. Also, reread the previous post about compressing your collection, you have 20tb of stuff, but do you really have 20tb of value?

    -=Skip

  2. Start with a goal... on Ask Slashdot: Best Book For 11-Year-Old Who Wants To Teach Himself To Program? · · Score: 1

    and build to that goal. that's how I learned Basic programming. I am still amazed at how much I use what I learned from basic today. As fathers have from time immemorial, teach what you know. Unix Shell Programming is a good starting point.

  3. Backblaze on Ask Slashdot: Best Kit For a Home Media Server? · · Score: 1

    Backblaze, an online storage company has posted the specs for their rack mounted box. http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/20/backblaze-presents-their-bare-bones-7348-135tb-storage-pod-for-backup-on-the-cheap/

  4. Re:I would... on Ask Slashdot: Networked Back-Up/Wipe Process? · · Score: 1

    talking to myself, oops, someone beat me to this answer. see above.

  5. Re:Use a screwdriver. on Ask Slashdot: Networked Back-Up/Wipe Process? · · Score: 1

    ship the boxed hard drives to Iron Mountain. Problem solved. The monthly bill will serve as a reminder.

  6. I would... on Ask Slashdot: Networked Back-Up/Wipe Process? · · Score: 1
    remove drive, put old drive in new drive box. install new drive in machine.

    archive old drive, and send out system with blank drive.

  7. Re:If you have to ask, it's hopeless on Write Bits Directly Onto a Hard Drive Platter? · · Score: 1
  8. Infrastructure on Is Linus Torvalds Speaking for Linux Anymore? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Linux is a kernel, not an operating systems. Tack on GNU and you have some pretty good functionality. Add X or xorg and you get pretty pictures. Rip the fabric off your couch and you find a great deal of comfort has been sacrificed for functionality. You can also find $2.73 in loose change and some old peanuts. Ubuntu isn't Linux, it's the pretty fabric stretched across a framework of functionality. -Skip

  9. Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow on GUI Design Book Recommendations? · · Score: 1

    http://www.craphound.com/est/

    Protagonist is a User Interface / Experience consultant. Good story and good (albiet, non technical) commentary on interface design.