tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40049993518374199662024-03-13T19:09:49.900-07:00Online Backup NewsALL HOT NEWS about Online Data BackupJeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-76761687249683608902010-04-06T02:12:00.000-07:002010-04-06T02:14:59.464-07:00Novosoft Enters into an Agreement with Prodata to Deliver Handy Backup to South Africa<![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US">Novosoft, an international software development and IT-consulting company, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Prodata Group, to make their flagship software Handy Backup™ available in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:city st="on"><b style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US">Alliance</span></b></st1:city><b style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US">, <st1:state st="on">Ohio</st1:state>, April 6, 2010</span></b><span style="" lang="EN-US"> – Novosoft, a privately-held software development company, one of the leading providers of <a href="http://www.handybackup.net/backup-software.shtml">backup software solutions</a> worldwide, today announced a partnership with Prodata Group, aimed to increase availability of four titles of Novosoft's product line Handy Backup™ through Prodata's business channels in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">"We are delighted to have come to an agreement with Prodata Computer Services with their wide reach and significant customer database," – said Nataly Sigaeva, head of marketing department of Novosoft. "We believe that this partnership will let us reduce the cost of doing business in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region></st1:place>, help us keep people more informed about our software, and ultimately provide better service to all of our clients."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Under the terms of the agreement, Prodata will assist in promotion and sales of four Novosoft's products, Handy Backup Standard, Handy Backup Professional, Handy Backup Full and Handy Backup Server, lowering barriers and increasing the program's presence in home and small business markets.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><span style="" lang="EN-US">About Novosoft<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Established in 1992, Novosoft aims to be recognized as an important force in setting and maintaining the standards for software development services in the international IT market. It's primarily famous for <a href="http://www.handybackup.net/">Handy Backup</a>™, a line of backup software for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and 2008/2003/2000 Server. Prices of Handy Backup range from $39 for <b style="">Standard</b> edition to $599 for <b style="">Handy Backup Server </b>which is an all-included solution for enterprise <a href="http://www.handybackup.net/backup-server.shtml">server backup</a>.<span style=""> </span>For more information, please refer to the product website at <a href="http://www.handybackup.net/backup.shtml">http://www.handybackup.net/backup.shtml</a></span></p> <h2><span style="" lang="EN-US">About Prodata Group<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Founded in 1992, Prodata has long been a pioneer in supplying South African individuals and businesses with system integration, software development, IT-security and distribution services. The company offers the best of breed hardware and software, ensuring the implementation of robust solutions and delivering the maximum return on clients' investments. To learn more, please see <a href="http://www.prodata.co.za/">http://www.prodata.co.za/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><span style="" lang="EN-US">Contact<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Alexander Rassokhin<br />Novosoft<br />Phone: +7 (383) 330-34-69<br />E-mail: pr@novosoft.net<o:p></o:p></span></p>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-34137910180012521852009-09-18T02:15:00.000-07:002009-09-18T02:17:17.292-07:00Backup to FTP<a href="http://www.handybackup.net/backup-to-ftp.shtml"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Backup to FTP </span></a>is one of the most reliable and secure ways to transfer backup data to remote location. Handy Backup program provides easy-to-use and highly effective instrument to <span style="font-weight:bold;">backup to FTP</span>. If you want to find Backup utility to store backup data to remote location Handy Backup will be quite the best choice available, because program developed especially for this.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-54048860803272740442009-08-11T21:22:00.000-07:002009-08-11T21:27:48.715-07:00Online data storage – Take Advantage<span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/online-storage.shtml">Online data storage</a></span> also known as “in the cloud” backup solution is a perfect way to protect you sensible and valuable information from dataloss of any kind as a result of hardware/software error, deleting data by mistake or a theft. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Online data storage</span> services provide customers from individuals to enterprises with secure and reliable ability to backup or archive data and be able to recover it any moment from remote location.<br /><br />See also <a href="http://www.backupschedule.net/backupmediastoring.html">Backup Media</a>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-7183115061979109112009-07-07T00:22:00.000-07:002009-07-07T01:11:21.605-07:00DB2 restore online backupDB2 is a cross-platform database management system commonly used by many enterprises of wide array of hi-tech industries from aerospace to defense. It is well known as one of the leading DBMS worldwide. That’s the reason for <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/db2-online-backup.shtml">backup DB2</a></span> to be considered highly significant and really interesting.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Backup DB2 tables</span> could be performed via ODBC protocol. The pros of this way is an ability to backup and restore databases online or to <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/database-online-backup.shtml">backup online databases</a></span>, i.e. backup databases from online server. The cons are that you can only create a reserve copy of the DB2 tables and have no ability to backup other information from database.<br /><br />Featured benefit of backup DB2 is an ability to perform hot backup and restore of database without stopping service. DB2 backup scheduling designed to automatically backup databases in any time period, daily or weekly. Generally the similar features used to <a href="http://offsite-backup.blog.co.uk/2009/07/07/backup-and-recovery-oracle-6464038/">backup Oracle</a>.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-75068147445298146382009-05-14T03:05:00.000-07:002009-05-14T03:15:41.150-07:00Online data backup methodsAmong other <b>backup methods</b> you should seriously consider is <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/online-data-backup.shtml">online data backup</a>. The online <b><a href="http://backupmethod.blogspot.com/">backup method</a></b> has become fairly widespread among end-users and provides the desirable level of security for most of them. It is worthwhile mentioning that most online data backup services provide free space for unlimited usage and it is very likely that you can try and squeeze your most valuable data within these limits. Make sure to set up your backup utility for auto backup at the preferable schedule to have your files backed up on a regular basis.<br />There are of course also other methods of backup you may run into, but these are the most likely and useful for personal usage backup methods.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-5514428713496440872009-04-15T01:23:00.000-07:002009-04-15T01:30:41.576-07:00How to Get the Most of Online Backup ServerYou should have an FTP access to the online backup server of your choice, because it is the most widely used protocol to transfer data to a remote server via Internet. You may also be as lucky as to have SFTP at your online backup server, and in this case you will be using a secure connection and none of the data being transferred can be accessed.<br /> It is a great advantage if the <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net">online backup server</a> supports specifically customized backup software. Some of them even provide such backup software for free. It doesn’t need any additional tweaking and is ready to work with a given remote server. Only state-of-the-art companies running online backup business offer their subscribed customers a free backup tool.<br /> As a rule this backup software provided free of charge adds some extra features that considerably improve your online backup experience. One of the features is file encryption that protects all transferred to the <a href="http://remotebackup.blog.co.uk">remote backup</a> server data with a password that can be decrypted only by you with a password. A good online backup server also provides encryption of the data when it is already on the server itself ensuring its security.<br /> Still another useful feature worth mentioning that is usually supported by a packaged backup utility is online access to the backed up data. It implies that users can access backed up files through Internet and also run backup or restore task on a remote computer.<br />These few but highly important issues should be taken into account when selecting an FTP backup server to pick the most appropriate online backup server.<br />More about <a href="http://remotebackupservice.wordpress.com/">Remote Backup Service</a>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-73603919858736666202009-03-31T00:20:00.000-07:002009-04-15T00:51:02.078-07:005-Step Easy Guide to Buy Online BackupOnline backup services are popping up on the web like mushrooms after a heavy rain, and it’s becoming more and more difficult to make the right choice and buy an online backup solution that suits you best. Let’s pretend that you have already decided to subscribe to a remote backup service. Where do you start to choose the best? Here’re the tips you don’t want to miss if you want to make the right choice.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Safety.</span> It is hard to imagine something more important than this. Make sure the service you’re considering supports all security industry standards. The top-notch solution as a rule would provide a secure underground shelter with a data center to keep all your backed up information safe. It must have a restricted access for professional personnel only and provide some advanced security like biometric identification or closed-circuit video surveillance. Apart from this you may need to find out if they secure your data on the way to the storage, encrypt it on the fly that is. After you get positive answers to these questions, you may proceed with further estimation.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Web access.</span> This feature of controlling backup performance via any browser through Internet all around the globe comes very useful when you can’t get direct access to your computer. The backup services that support this option give you the most control over backing up your information.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OS support.</span> When you decide to switch to a different operating system and take all you precious data with you, a remote backup provider must allow for this feature. This functionality is closely connected with web access. In case it is supported, you may be sure that you will be able to transfer your data to a new OS easily and seamlessly.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Trial period.</span> Serious online backup providers would always offer you a free trial. In fact, this is the only criteria to know if it will work for you: you need to backup and restore your data yourself. In case the backup service performs flawlessly during both trial steps, you may well go ahead and <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net"><span style="font-weight:bold;">buy online backup</span></a>.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Price.</span> <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/order.shtml"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Online backup prices</span></a> have been dropping recently due to the increased competition and the cheaper storage capacities becoming available. A typical remote backup pricing scheme includes monthly and yearly subscription options and rarely exceeds $10 per month. Some services also lower their backup prices in case you backup not too much data (in most cases up to 1-2 gigabytes), or if you subscribe to a family backup plan. It is a wise decision to pick the yearly subscription when available from provided online <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/backup-plans.shtml"><span style="font-weight:bold;">backup plans</span></a>. It will save you a pretty penny.<br /><br />More about <a href="http://remotebackupservice.wordpress.com/">Remote Backup Service</a>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-78184374123067534112009-02-25T00:42:00.000-08:002009-02-25T01:00:08.665-08:00Easy Start for Successful Data Backup & Backup SoftwareOnce in a while it occurs to every one of us “Should I get a data backup of all the great stuff I’ve got? Well, perhaps I should.” In a minute the thought is gone. It really strikes us only when the inevitable happens – a data loss! So, in another minute more thoughts come. “Those two last albums of Shakira, the Thanksgiving photos, the first self-shot movie of my son starting to walk… – all is gone, and gone forever! Wait, there is at least the movie copy on the camcoder… Oh! Whatever, with all the fuss, I’m deep in depression anyway!”<br />Ever found yourself in the like situation? Think there is a remedy for such disasters? Well, surely there is and most probably you already know the answer – <a href="http://www.backupschedule.net/backup-software.html">backup software</a>. So, if you have already realized the whole gravity of the moment and want to skip this part of your life when everything digital you used to have is gone, let’s discuss the exciting issues of <a href="http://www.backupschedule.net/data-backup.html">data backup</a>.<br />Yes, it is not that simple as to decide that you finally need backup software. There are many pitfalls on the way to finding perfect, suitable for you, backup application. You will need to read at least a couple of backup articles scattered around multitude of web sites. You will need to search for the latest backup reviews. You will need to look through and perhaps subscribe to several backup news feeds.<br />Sounds like too much of info for starters, huh? The point is that the decision you need to make is highly important, and only this serious approach will save you the costs and allow you to learn how to backup successfully. This knowledge will prove useful, because as you may already know computers are not perfect, hard drives can fail, not mentioning human mistakes or natural disasters.<br />So, in order to find the best and most appropriate backup methods you have to surf the Web for a while. Before you finally pick a backup software title you need to learn such things as remote backup service, <a href="http://backupschedule.net/backupschedules/backupschedules.html">backup schedule</a>, backup storage and many more.<br />For instance there are three different types of backup scheduling, and all with strange names like “Tower of Hanoi” or “Round Robin”.<br />Another important issue is choosing the correct media for storing data backup. You can select from a long line of floppy disks (FD), hard disk drives, USB flash drives, optical disks that include all sorts of CDs and DVDs, remote FTP servers, different sorts of memory cards, and finally remote backup services. What kind of backup software to purchase? Is there free <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/online-backup-software.shtml">online backup software</a>? Desktop backup application or <a href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/">online backup</a>? All these questions can drive you crazy if you don’t have a clue from where to start.<br />Fortunately, there is a site <a href="http://www.backupschedule.net/">www.backupschedule.net</a> that provides all this information and actually offers much more in a very convenient and fluent form. All backup info is very structured and is divided into the categories with the explanatory texts that carefully explain all the delicate points of backup process.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-35228719506252315942009-01-26T23:41:00.000-08:002009-01-27T00:03:25.419-08:00Novosoft Advances Into the Market of Enterprise-Level Backup Software<p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US">January 21, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p><em><span style="font-style: normal;" lang="EN-US">Novosoft, an international IT-consulting and software development company, announced the release of a new version of Handy Backup – data backup and disaster recovery utility targeted for enterprises exploiting IBM's DB2 data servers.</span></em><i style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><strong><span style="" lang="EN-US">Alliance</span></strong></st1:city><strong><span style="" lang="EN-US">, <st1:state st="on">Ohio</st1:state></span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="" lang="EN-US">, January 21, 2009</span></strong><span style="" lang="EN-US"> – Novosoft, one of the leading providers of backup solutions worldwide, recently released a new version of Handy Backup with support for backing up and restoring DB2 databases. Now companies that use IBM technologies can take advantage of Handy Backup to protect data of their e-commerce, CRM and other DB2-based applications from loss or damage.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">"It's been years since our company has become IBM Premier Partner, and we are happy to have our relationship further strengthened with the new product," said Alexander Prichalov, head of Novosoft product department. "Handy Backup is a shining example of how investments in knowledge can make a program grow to one of the most popular solutions in its market. We hope that enterprises that choose IBM DB2 data servers will find Handy Backup greatly useful and beneficial for their businesses."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">The first steps into the market of enterprise backup software have been taken by Novosoft roughly two years ago when the company released three plug-ins for Handy Backup that allowed safeguarding data of ODBC-compatible databases, Lotus Notes/Domino and Microsoft Exchange Server. In May, 2007 the company's product line has been enhanced by the introduction of Handy Backup Server which also allowed backing up networked workstations on a client-server scheme.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">"What distinguishes us from our competitors is that we offer a reliable solution priced lower than all similar products," said Mr. Prichalov. "This is achieved due to a unique plug-in-based architecture used in Handy Backup, which allows every user receive a utility tailored for his own needs – without paying for functions that he never uses."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:12;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size:100%;">About Handy Backup</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">Introduced in 2002, </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);" href="http://www.handybackup.net/"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Handy Backup</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US"> is a<span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"> </span></span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);" href="http://www.handybackup.net/image-backup.shtml"><span style="" lang="EN-US">disk imaging</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US"> and backup utility for Windows-based computers and Windows Server-based enterprise networks. It lets users create backups of their computer data, either as one-time events or on a scheduled basis. Backups can be automatically compressed, encrypted, and stored to any local media or remote server of user's choice. Handy Backup Server can also back up data of networked workstations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">Prices of the software range from $39 for the basic functionality to $199 for a full-featured solution which includes support for one-click </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);" href="http://www.handybackup.net/db2-backup-features.shtml"><span style="" lang="EN-US">backing up of DB2 databases</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US">, MS Exchange Server, MS SQL, Lotus Notes, ODBC-compatible databases, as well as support for SFTP backup destinations and a disk imaging module. The enterprise backup edition of the program, Handy Backup Server, includes 5 licenses for remote workstations and costs $599.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">To learn more about Handy Backup, please refer to the product website at </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);" href="http://www.handybackup.net/"><span style="" lang="EN-US">http://www.handybackup.net</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:12;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size:100%;">About Novosoft</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p><span style="" lang="EN-US">Established in 1992, Novosoft develops and markets a wide range of software products for individual computer users and small- to medium-sized businesses. The company strives to use the most advanced technologies and deliver high quality and cost effective solutions ensuring customers satisfaction and trust. For more information, refer to the corporate website at </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);" href="http://www.novosoft-us.com/"><span style="" lang="EN-US">http://www.novosoft-us.com</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:12;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contact</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Alexander Rassokhin<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Novosoft<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Phone: +7 (383) 330-34-69<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">E-mail: <a href="mailto:pr@novosoft.net">pr@novosoft.net</a><span style="" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Back to </span><a href="http://backupschedule-new.dom/news.html"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Backup news</span></a><span style="" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-58200703672503221372008-11-10T01:52:00.000-08:002008-11-10T01:56:22.328-08:00Online Data BackupToday I’d like to talk about Online data backup. This is one of the most secure way for making a reserve copy of your documents and files. You don’t keep your valuables on your PC, laptop, or at separate device, you upload your important files to a remote server, that is managed by high professionals. Of course, you should take into account some points: this remote server should be well designed and protected.<br /><br />What are the main benefits of secure online data backup compared with other backup methods? DVD backup allows keep your data safe in case of some computer trouble, but you can not be ensure against the DVD destruction or loss. Making a reserve copy to other storage media, such as USB flash drives, HDDs absolutely doesn’t guarantee that your files will be safe, because all these devices could be damaged or lost.<br /><br />As for online data backup, it doesn’t have all these disadvantages. Your files are stored in special place very far from your PC and nothing can destroy it. The work is managed by professionals who are responsible for the safety of your precious data.<br /><br />As far as <a title="Backup service by Novosoft LLC" href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/">Online data backup service</a> needs the work of qualified personnel, this service is not free. An average price is about $5-10 per month. It usually includes the use of a special backup program, so that you’ll not care about the safety of all your files.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-960775654251138732008-10-28T02:45:00.000-07:002008-10-28T03:08:37.373-07:00Windows 7: Microsoft's secret weapon against GoogleAuthor: Preston Gralla<br /><br />October 27, 2008 (<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=Operating+Systems&articleId=327354&taxonomyId=89&pageNumber=1">Computerworld</a>) With the first public alpha release of Windows 7 due today at the <a title="Microsoft Corporation" href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/inform.do?command=search&searchTerms=Microsoft+Corporation">Microsoft</a> PDC2008 conference, the outline of the new operating system is taking shape. What you won't see when that alpha comes out is the way that Microsoft will try to use Windows 7 as a Trojan horse in its war against <a title="Google Inc." href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/inform.do?command=search&searchTerms=Google+Inc.">Google</a>.<br /><br />Google's domination of the search market continues unabated, but Microsoft hasn't given up on it. Microsoft CEO <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151568/ballmer_still_searching_for_an_answer_to_google.html" target="new">Steve Ballmer recently said</a> that his company is willing to lose "5% to 10% of total operating income for several years" to fund its ongoing attempt to make inroads into the search market. Much more than search is at stake. Google wants to replace Microsoft's desktop-based applications, such as Office, with its cloud-based applications, such as Google Docs.<br />So where does Windows 7 come in? What new features can Microsoft possibly introduce that will help it overtake Google in search and retain its domination of productivity software such as Office?<br /><br />Microsoft's secret weapon in Windows 7 is not what features the operating system has, but instead what features it doesn't have. Microsoft is stripping Windows 7 of some of Windows' best built-in applications, and it's making them available only as downloads on its Windows Live site.<br />When Windows 7 comes out, it won't include Windows Mail, Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker, which are some of <a title="Microsoft Windows Vista" href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/inform.do?command=search&searchTerms=Microsoft+Windows+Vista">Vista</a>'s most useful applications. Windows Movie Maker is a surprisingly sophisticated piece of software for creating videos and DVDs, and it's worthy of being sold as stand-alone software. Windows Photo Gallery is a well-done, elegant way to manage digital photos. And Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express, with a very big installed base. Expect users to howl in protest when they find those applications gone, particularly Windows Mail.<br /><br />To get them, users will have to visit the Microsoft Windows Live site, where the software can be downloaded for free. And, of course, there will be plenty of other Windows Live software they can download, as well as other Windows Live services they can use. It's a variation on the classic "loss leader" in retail, where you lure folks in with freebies and then pounce with a hard sell.<br />Microsoft claims that it is stripping the applications out of Windows 7 because it makes for a "cleaner" operating system. But there are plenty of useless applications it could strip out of Windows to no ill effect. The backup program in Vista, for example, is close to useless. And as for People Near Me or Windows Meeting Space -- do you use either of those programs? Do you know anyone who does? Those could easily go to make for a cleaner operating system. And while Microsoft is at it, it could get rid of User Account Control. I don't know anyone who would cry real tears if that one bit the dust.<br /><br />I expect that there will be plenty of other hooks in Windows 7 to get people to go to Windows Live. And I don't expect all of those hooks to be consumer-oriented like Photo Gallery and Movie Maker. Don't be surprised if there are enterprise-related hooks as well.<br />All this may be clever marketing, but it won't work. Microsoft may be able to push users to Windows Live, but if it doesn't build better search and better services than Google, people will stay with Google.<br /><br />If Microsoft wants to eat into Google's share of the search market, there's only one thing it can do: Build better search. If it wants to make sure that Google doesn't threaten its near-monopoly of productivity suites, it will need to make some version of Office available over the Internet.<br />The key to battling Google is building better software and services. Stripping useful applications out of Windows isn't the way to win the war.<br /><br />About the Author:<br /><a title="Preston Gralla" href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/inform.do?command=search&searchTerms=Preston+Gralla">Preston Gralla</a> is a Computerworld contributing editor and the author of more than 35 books, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Internet-Works-8th/dp/0789736268/computerworld-20" target="new">How the Internet Works</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-Nutshell-Desktop-Reference/dp/0596527071/computerworld-20" target="new">Windows Vista in a Nutshell</a>. Contact him at <a href="mailto:preston@gralla.com">preston@gralla.com</a>.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-27356963411472686992008-10-01T03:34:00.000-07:002008-10-01T03:38:37.581-07:008 Advantages of Remote Backup ServiceTo backup your important data you should firstly choose a backup media storage. There are HDD, CD, DVD, FTP, Blue-ray, and other storages for backup. Let's consider a remote backup service which has unique pecularities for everyone who'd like to use a distant location to store his/her data files.<br /><br />Firstly we should examine pluses and minuses of remote backup. On the one hand, this method has advantages compared with offsite storage (independency from computer problems as well some physical disasters), broad access to your files and the possibility to automate all process. On the other hand, we depend on the internet connection, we need more time to backup to local storage and we have a small probability for access of third party. But all these problems are no so hard and could be solved easily.<br /><br />So, let's review the main advantages of remote backup service:<br />1) Free software.<br />Often it's suggested free backup software after signing up to remote backup account}<br />2) Professionally protected servers.<br />From hackers, fire, flood and even nuclear explosions. Due to the fact that server is located in underground shelters usually.<br />3) 24/7/365 technical support.<br />4) Backup statistics and logging.<br />You can always check up the backup process and the details of the last backup.<br />5) Automatic data encryption.<br />Every remote backup service an encryption algorithm to protect your privacy while transfer and storage your files.<br />6) Data compression.<br />This feature helps use less bandwith and space on the server.<br />7) Multi-site data collection.<br />It will allow you to backup data from different places to the defenite server using the same service.<br />8) Unlimited space.<br />Usually remote backup service gives you the server space as much as you need.<br /><br />Nevertheless usually such services are not free. It depends on the amount of space you want, the number of computers to backup and the options you wish to choose. Approximately, the price will be $2/1GB per month, so, the price will be around 5-10 USD per month. What do you think - it's not so big price compared to Data Recovery prices or to the loss of valuable files?<br /><br />Finally, conclude that <a title="Remote Data Backup for secure backup" href="http://www.remotedatabackup.net/">secure remote backup service</a> meets the requirements of any customers such as individuals, organizations and networks. It's a real guarantee that all your precious data has a copy and you have an access to it any time you want.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004999351837419966.post-3416817565672372942008-09-30T03:37:00.000-07:002008-09-30T03:39:57.617-07:00Online Remote Data BackupThe topic of this article is remote data backup. In my opinion, every PC user has ever faced some computer problem, such as a virus on the computer, hardware or software error, or any other unusual situation. Due to any of those reasons a data loss could happen. Besides, data loss could be also produced because fire, theft or flood. I'd strongly recommend you to have a reserve copy of essential files so as not to suffer much from so terrible consequences.<br /><br />The next step for you is choosing a backup storage, such as DVD, HDD, Blue-ray, etc. In this article we'll talk about remote data backup. One of the main benefits for remote backup is safety of your data while having some environmental problems (i.e. earthquake or fire). In such situations it's much better to backup all your important data remotely. Having done this, all your backed up files will be safe. Today, the best way to do it is to transfer your backed up files to a remote server via the Internet. You can do it with the use of backup software or using the special remote data backup service. Backing up manually you can forget or miss something, so, it rarely can ensure the right level of safety. Backup software make all process automatically, write a log about your remote data backups and restore your data if something wrong happens. A simple variant of such program will cost you about $40. For more complicated or professional version, the price will begin from around $100. For remote data backup you also should find a free server or sign up for hosting, which will cost you some money. The other way is remote data backup service. If you have an account, you will get unlimited space on a secure server, free backup software, 24 hours a day support service and many other advantages. Approximately, remote backup service will cost you $2/GB per month, which is rather little compared to data recovery prices and data loss after-effects. Of course, you should not better to face any data loss at all, but, you won't begrudge any money spent on backup if something bad occurs with your computer data. Using both remote backup software and remote data backup service will lead you not to doing backup functions and guarantee all your information safety.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110943886823884697noreply@blogger.com0