[Thinkpad] Flash (SD) as backup?

[STeve Andre']

On Monday 16 April 2007 15:43:27 Alex Austin wrote:
> I have some clients who have one machine dedicated to the company
> financials. From a reliability standpoint, would it make sense to offer
> flash as a backup solution? They previously used ZIP100.

Ugh.  The idea of using solid-state memory for backup purposes
makes me queasy.

Why not get them a CD drive in a USB case and let them back up
to that?  Even if the laptop has a USB 1 port, you'd be making
backups to a safer kind of media.

--STeve Andre'