Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Many Americans Don't Back Up Digital Data
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 11:25 AM
"Are you amongst those who flirt with digital disaster by never backing up your data off of your PC or laptop’s hard drive? If so, join the ranks of the many, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for hard drive maker Maxtor. The survey, will polled 2,299 U.S. adults in late July, found that 35 percent have never backed up their files, while an even larger number – 76 percent – don’t back them up often enough. Also revealed was the fact that 44 percent indicated they have somehow lost important information on their hard drive as a result of something like a computer virus, hardware or software malfunction or some other reason."
The survey was of people in the USA, but I have a strong hunch that this is less an issue of geographical location, and more an issue of human nature. I see the problem of data loss happen again and again with people I know, and no one takes backup seriously until they experience data loss for themselves. If you haven't done so already, back up your data!
The survey was of people in the USA, but I have a strong hunch that this is less an issue of geographical location, and more an issue of human nature. I see the problem of data loss happen again and again with people I know, and no one takes backup seriously until they experience data loss for themselves. If you haven't done so already, back up your data!
