For over a year now, I've been using Mozy for my offsite backup needs. I still do copies onto CD and USB drive, but I like the idea of having one last line of defense, in case my data loss comes from the house burning to the ground. I like the way the service works-- I tell it which folders contain my important data and during the night, it backs it up to their server. It works reliably, and it's cheap.
But... 😀 Part of me keeps thinking "This is not that difficult a concept. This is essentially an automated FTP server with a crapload of encryption." And then I have to ask, is there any product that will let me do this on my own? If I had a computer set up at another house with a 24/7 internet connection, couldn't some program arrange a sync between my computers and that one, without a monthly fee and WITH me having more control over my own data?
It seems like everytime I ask if something can be done, someone's already done it and is eager to sell it to me. So... has anyone made such a service?
TIA,
But... 😀 Part of me keeps thinking "This is not that difficult a concept. This is essentially an automated FTP server with a crapload of encryption." And then I have to ask, is there any product that will let me do this on my own? If I had a computer set up at another house with a 24/7 internet connection, couldn't some program arrange a sync between my computers and that one, without a monthly fee and WITH me having more control over my own data?
It seems like everytime I ask if something can be done, someone's already done it and is eager to sell it to me. So... has anyone made such a service?
TIA,
