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Backup vs. Archive

Thu Sep 30 23:16:00 UTC+1000 2004

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When I use the word 'backup' I mean a copy of data that I keep for a period of time, but that I will end up deleting or over writing.

When I use the word 'archive' I mean a copy of data that I will keep forever. Usually when I archive data I stop backing it up and otherwise delete it from my system.

Any other sort of data that I keep 'indefinitely' is just my normal data. If this data is stored in a file system, I just call it a file.

You should use my terminology too, because my terminology is awesome.

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