[ale] datastorageunit.com

[Barlow, Jim D]

> So, I am looking for a linux alternative to mozy or carbonite.  (I would hate to lose everything due to fire/theft)

> I keep seeing something about the site datastorageunit.com.  They tout unlimited storage with any type of client (rsync, sftp, ssh) for $3/mo.
>  Do any of you have experience with them?  If so, what do you think?

> Do you have any other suggestions?  S3 would be fantastic but looks like it will be too expensive for the amount of data I want to backup(lots of photos!).

> I am also thinking about setting up a server at friend/family house to rsync to but we'll see.

How about http://www.spideroak.com ?

Great cross platform support with between client synchronization.    A bit pricier at $10 / mo / 100G.   It works great with my Ubuntu systems.

Jim