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Do you use off site storage for your photos? And that being the case, how did you choose your host?

Are you sure that they too won't just lose everything you back up with them? What kind of guarantees do you have from them?

Are there any places you would recommend?

I've looked into using an online backup site a couple times. I figure I could easily find a couple free ones and backup on both to lower the chance of them losing my files. Each site normally has different specific terms and size allotted. You have to decide which one will meet your needs while being realistic. If you use 5gb one your computer you need to find/buy 5gb of backup, not try and fit it in 2gb. Here's a couple I've bookmarked as reasonably professional looking:
Free
Free Online Backup – IDrive-E – Encrypted, Secure and Automated!
Free secure online backup service - Xdrive
Cost
https://mozy.com/home (4.95/month)
BeInSync - Secure Remote Access, File Sync and Online Backup Software (55.95/year)

Photobucket was popular and I like to go with people I know. When they say something is worth using then I usually jump ship.

Speaking of digital storage, could I ask what "personal" format you use here?

I use CDs at the moment. I've heard someone suggest that BluRay may be the best for that..

I also never really thought about SD cards failing, but that's a possibility too.

Right now, I don't use any off site storage.

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SD really should only ever be for short term storage, it's just not a stable enough format for long term.

Thank you so much for the links. I'll take a look-I didn't think that there might be free services for this.

I use imageshack for a holding site for my pictures I found it to have the best storage and the best for upload capabilities. very easy to use interface as well.

Hope that helps you

Doug.

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