I have a tech note that I want to pass along.
I often recommend Drobo from Data Robotics to my workshop groups as an excellent backup system. It’s multi-tiered hard drive capabilities provides redundancy on an external basis that is better than an internal Raid system. This is because photographers need to keep our second hard drive space fairly open for Photoshop cache swap files. There are several good external systems, but I have been more than satisfied with Drobo. However, If you are upgrading to Windows 7, or you are purchasing a new system and have the Windows 7 operating system, be aware of the following with a Drobo:
“Do not use the Windows back up command with Drobo. Long story short, they are not compatible.”
Use the Drobo software to set up your backup schedules or some other backup software such as Syncback.
Check their website and see: Best Practices. Also, take a look at their knowledge index.
Be safe and back up. . .
Bob, You are an excellent writer! I enjoyed reading about your aunt, the farm, your foray into the still and the green flash (both of them).You wrote descriptions so well I could picture being there. Then, too, your recent experience with surgery and the hospital was real. Good to get the story from you, Bryce gave little bits and pieces, from his point of view; better “straight from the horse’s mouth.” You are obviously doing pretty well, glad to hear that. I know chemo isn’t fun but having the series shortened is encouraging. Good to hear from you. Aloha, Judy