Re: House on Fire... Do You Rescue the Computer?

D from BC wrote:
I think many people would grab their computer if their place was on
fire.

Would you save your computer during a fire?

I'd be yelling to the firemen below "Catch my computer!" :)


What can I do to protect my PC from a house fire?


D from BC
British Columbia
Canada

D,

I'd more likely save my Commodore Amiga 500 before I'd grab my main PC that I use. Most hardware is cheap and easily replaceable. Heck the insurance money is worth more than the PC.

As far as data goes, I use http://www.mozy.com and backup everything remotely important there. So all my data is stored there, including most of my pictures. Unlimited backup storage for $5/month. Also works as poor man's revision control too.

I might grab my backup dvd case, too.

I'd probably grab my pool cues too.

(and wife and new baby, I guess) :)

Keith
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