Online Storage With a Twist 268
mssmss writes "For a long time, I have been looking for a way to securely store my files online without being tied to a single vendor — whose survival my storage depends on. It looks like Wuala has a way to do this, according to this story in the Economist. They use donated disk space of users to scatter your encrypted files over multiple computers."
Re:Nice idea (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds great, but what happens when a massive worm outbreak occurs?
That's not a problem! [getridofthings.com]
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Oh, those worms
Bittorrent (Score:3, Funny)
So they use Bittorrent?
You don't want that link (Score:3, Funny)
You know how one way to stop feeling the hurt of a stubbed toe is to get a bigger hurt?
Google for goatse.cx ....
Re:Nice idea (Score:5, Funny)
Always make two backups (Score:5, Funny)
I have a home business. So, for safety, I always keep one copy of my data at work and one at the office.
Oh wait.
Re:Nice idea (Score:3, Funny)
The toaster (Score:5, Funny)
You people do realize we need to start with the toaster if we really want to do something about the kiddy porn problem. After all, studies have shown that many child pornographers start their day with a piece of toast for breakfast. Why should corporations be providing child pornographers with equipment that helps them exploit children in this manner?!
Re:Nice idea (Score:3, Funny)
Re:A well-meaning idea, but perhaps flawed (Score:3, Funny)
(go read the damn article for the full explanation of why 6 is plenty)
I've always wondered what RTFA stood for. F is for damn. Thanks.
=P
Re:No thanks... (Score:3, Funny)
Or, perhaps having this particular software on your computer could actually create the reasonable doubt you require to protect you?
Exactly. That's why I make it a policy to run an open wireless access point.
Re:Online Storage scares me (Score:5, Funny)
I'm not sure how well a RAIH5 solution would work though but I'm sure there are plenty of people working on that though.
Re:The part you get isnt usable... (Score:3, Funny)
underage girl getting nailed by a horse
When someone mentions CP to me, it does not conjure up the same images in my mind as it appears to do in yours.... I'm not sure what that says about either of us but I wouldn't like to visit the sort of websites that you seem to frequent, or at least you appear to have 'heard' about.
Re:Online Storage scares me (Score:0, Funny)
John McCain, is that you?
Re:Nice idea (Score:4, Funny)
from the link:
Tapeworms can be found in both humans and people as well; though they are rarely found in humans
Re:Online Storage scares me (Score:3, Funny)
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Houses
Re:No thanks... (Score:3, Funny)
My bad =) Sorry. I've been up 36 hours so far.
Wow, you really do have to much to do!
(quit reading slashdot and get a nap)