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Non-Tech : The New Iomega '2000' Discussion Group
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To: FruJu who wrote (857)6/20/1999 8:21:00 PM
From: Reseller  Read Replies (1) of 5023
 
Hi FruJu,

Re: >>A lot of these problems have already been solved in the mainframe world, with data vaults where you can hot-swap in additional hard drives when more capacity is needed, the OS can transparently re map the additional space now available, and all of the data is backed up on a rotating schedule to tape, and housed offline in secure buildings.<<

This is how it's done alright, but, ( this is a big but ) the existing systems aren't storing the 20 gigabytes or more for every owner of a P.C. which is what some have suggested will happen.
The logistics for even a regional hospital's requirements for data storage with a failsafe duplexed hot swappable systems and off sight backup operations is extensive, and that's for the most part limited data requirements mostly text in nature.
These systems are very expensive and no doubt the reason that there is some outsourcing for this service. Lets agree that the data servers, phone systems and logistics for support etc would cost as you suggest $20. per person per month. In a little more than 10 months I could have my own burner, have more than a 20 gig capacity and be free of charges there after, why would I want to pay for internet storage services ? I do agree that the technologically is there but, IMO for the foreseeable future will be too expensive to implement.

Regards
Reseller
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