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by GilbertErik 1626 days ago
'Backups' ain't backups if you don't have a reliable 'Restore' process.
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ctoth 1626 days ago
I mean we could use the untested backup system or we could backup to /dev/null. Also we ship tomorrow. Your call boss!
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nradov 1626 days ago
It has been tested. So far all the tests have failed.

Let me know when they can cryonically freeze a live mouse, then reanimate it a month later. If the process works at all then that should be easy, right?

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xvector 1626 days ago
Untested backups are better than no backups at all.

Realistically, I would rather I at least have some chance of success, however small, than none whatsoever.

Ah, this is a reminder that I need to finish my application to Alcor.

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