RSS feedThe Network is NOT the Computer
There’s a popular cyclical argument amongst computer people. Some believe that the future of computers is the network (a standard Google is touting). Other’s believe it is the computer itself. Whichever camp people are in, they usually tout their argument vehemently. I’m not so vehement in my beliefs on this topic, but I have thought them through rationally and logically.
I recently went on vacation and was literally in the middle of nowhere several times. During those times, I was extremely thankful all my information (manuscripts, photographs, e-mails) was on my computer. I also went without internet access for a good portion of a day a week or so ago due to a dug up line. Again, I was ever so grateful that I could still do the things I wanted to do! It’s currently “monsoon season” where I live, and that means there will be a lot of power outages. I have a laptop with a battery, so I will still be able to do most of what I need to do on my computer.
What if my computer is lost, stolen, or broken? That is what backups are for. I recommend everyone back up all their important files regularly. Then, regularly check on those files (CDs and DVDs with computer files can become corrupted).
My in-process-blog articles are my only exception to this and I often regret it. This blog is not saved anywhere on my personal computer. This means that while my computer is offline, I can’t do a thing on this website…
