I used to use S3 to backup data on my mac mini via JungleDisk. I was paying somewhere around $10-15/mo in storage costs after the initial fee of uploading the bulk of the data. Unfortunately after a system upgrade (not sure when or what specifically), the automatic sync w/ JungleDisk just stopped working. For several months none of my data was being copied back to S3.
What I really need is simplicity that _just works_. I found that in Dropbox and haven't gone back since. I use it to back up ~100Gb of data. On my other machines I just choose not to sync the larger directories and everything works perfectly.
I absolutely, positively second DropBox. It integrates seamlessly, and you may have 100GB for only $200 a year.
But th best thing is that you can try it for free: it gives you 2GB initially, and an additional 250MB (up to 10GB) for each new user you refer. (E.g. if you apply via this link, I'll get an additional 250MB: http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTIxMzc2ODk _hint hint ;)_ )
Thanks! I've been introducing dropbox to friends too (not just because of the referral=) ) It just works. However, I was wondering whether it's cheaper to use S3 instead, since I intend to store around 200 GB worth of files.
And I would -not- recommend DropBox for critical backup files. First, they can read all content. Second, they got some problems with large folders or system directories.
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I used to use S3 to backup data on my mac mini via JungleDisk. I was paying somewhere around $10-15/mo in storage costs after the initial fee of uploading the bulk of the data. Unfortunately after a system upgrade (not sure when or what specifically), the automatic sync w/ JungleDisk just stopped working. For several months none of my data was being copied back to S3.
What I really need is simplicity that _just works_. I found that in Dropbox and haven't gone back since. I use it to back up ~100Gb of data. On my other machines I just choose not to sync the larger directories and everything works perfectly.
I absolutely, positively second DropBox. It integrates seamlessly, and you may have 100GB for only $200 a year.
But th best thing is that you can try it for free: it gives you 2GB initially, and an additional 250MB (up to 10GB) for each new user you refer. (E.g. if you apply via this link, I'll get an additional 250MB: http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTIxMzc2ODk _hint hint ;)_ )
Thanks! I've been introducing dropbox to friends too (not just because of the referral=) ) It just works. However, I was wondering whether it's cheaper to use S3 instead, since I intend to store around 200 GB worth of files.
Cut these bloody referal links.
And I would -not- recommend DropBox for critical backup files. First, they can read all content. Second, they got some problems with large folders or system directories.
I started using JungleDisk after a I got my laptop AND bankup disk stolen a few years back. It's worked well for me.