[ale] on-line storage

[Robert Story]

On Thu, 11 May 2006 18:29:28 -0400 Jim wrote:
JP> > Sure - make a local copy to a disk/NAS, then send it to a
JP> > friend/relative.
JP> 
JP> Thank you though Robert for the NAS idea, I started down that path 
JP> several months ago and was totally dissatisfied with NAS devices 
JP> (particularly their www interfaces, concerns over their security, and 
JP> the fact that they are local to me)

Note the second half of my suggestion - send it to a friend/relative. Then
it's no longer local, and rsync over ssh keeps it up to date. Not that at
least one of the mass-market NAS systems can be re-flashed to run Linux, so
you can add you own interface and firewall restrictions.

If you've got old hardware laying around, slap a new disk in, install Linux and
save the cost of the NAS.

JP> I want to push files (via rsync over ssh, or other comparable means) to 
JP> a remote system in a robust secure datacenter.  A distributed system (a 
JP> bit here, a bit there) would be a plus as that lessens the concern for 
JP> local security.
JP> 
JP> Also, the reason for desiring remote backup space is because i don't 
JP> have 180GB (or whatever) to "loan" out to get 1/10 back in return. ;-)

Note that the ratio is just for the FREE plan. If you can pay, you don't have
to offer any space in return.

Heck, if you can pay, I've got enough space for you on my dedicated server.
It's in a robust, well-connected data center, but it is on the net providing
services, so I'd strongly recommend encrypting the data. Contact me off-list
if you are interested.