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4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Local backup is a useful and necessary part of securing your data against catastrophe, but with the advent of broadband and inexpensive online storage, you’ve got little reason to not backup critical files to the cloud, as well. More »
Five Best Online Backup Tools
4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Local backup is a useful and necessary part of securing your data against catastrophe, but with the advent of broadband and inexpensive online storage, you’ve got little reason to not backup critical files to the cloud, as well. More » 
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Store And Swap Files At Wuala (Lifehacker Group Now Open!)
2:30AM Gina Trapani | All platforms with the Java runtime: Social online storage webapp Wuala is now out of closed alpha and into public beta and ready for you to upload and share files using it. Register for a free account at Wuala to backup and stow files away in the cloud; you get 1GB free to start. Then, share your files with your friends, create groups, and browse public files while you’re there. I’ve just created a “Lifehacker Fun File Swap” group (search for it in Groups, it’s public) which you can join and trade photos, documents, downloads, and videos. Go ahead and add some files to the group, but keep it clean and work-safe, please. Thanks, DarianEliotitis! Wuala More »
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Dropbox for Linux Adds Online Backup to Desktop
12:03AM Kevin Purdy | Dropbox, the free, web-based backup service previously available only for Windows and Mac computers, has added a free, open-source client for Linux to its offerings. Installing Dropbox puts a folder named “Dropbox” in your Home directory (which can be moved or renamed), and anything dropped in that folder gets backed up to your Dropbox account. The service also adds a control widget to your system panel, letting you see what’s in your 2GB of free space and control bandwidth usage. Dropbox is still technically a closed beta, but installing the Linux client let me set up a new account without any invite. Dropbox is a free download for Linux systems. Dropbox More »
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SpiderOak Offers 2GB of Free, Cross-Platform Backup
11:04PM Kevin Purdy | Windows/Mac/Linux (All platforms): Online backup utility SpiderOak is notable for its true cross-platform availability, but it also offers (like Mozy) 2 GB of non-expiring free storage space and the ability to run in the background, making persistent backups as you change the contents of any folders you want to watch. The creators boast of a compression algorithm that speeds up both uploads and restoration, and unlimited bandwidth for paying customers, but its real value comes in its simple interface and set-and-forget nature. For any user—but especially Linux newcomers—who doesn’t quite feel comfortable setting up their own automated backups, SpiderOak is a viable option. SpiderOak is free to download and create a 2 GB account; each 10 GB increment after that costs about $US5/month. SpiderOak [via Simple Help] More »
Mozy Mac Client Final Release Available
12:55AM Gina Trapani | Mac only: Online backup service Mozy has released the final, 1.0 version of their Mac client, which doesn’t have all the options that the PC side does, but still gets the job done. Choose which folders you want to back up on Mozy’s servers over an encrypted connection, or simply back up your entire home directory, or pre-suggested sets of files (like your Address Book, iCal, Application Preferences, etc). I’ve actually plunked down the $5 a month unlimited storage at Mozy costs, and I use it on both my Mac and PC. Overall the service helps me sleep better at night knowing I’ve got off-site backup and and doesn’t slow down my computer or work too much. I’ve only got one complaint. More »
