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Re: [OT] Relliable backup tape system



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CompUSA has a 20 gig external USB disk drive for $200. Not as fast or 
powerful as an internal drive, but sure is easy to hook up, and expandable. 
It would certainly be faster than a tape drive, and you could easily swap 
between computers.

In a message dated 10/29/00 12:54:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
RonAug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Unless there's some specific reason why you need tape, I would suggest 
>  adding a 2nd or 3rd hard-drive -- much cheaper and faster -- 30GB is only 
>  about $150 these days --
>