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Magnetic disk storage is very volatile and
can be easily lost through human or machine error. Therefore, it is
extremely important to develop a regular and frequent habit of
backing up work on extra floppy disks. It is recommended that a day's
work should always be copied to a floppy disk daily before turning
off the computer. A secondary backup should be performed on a weekly
basis and this copy should be be kept at a separate location to guard
against losses due to fire, theft or flood. However, it is equally
important that all changes be made to a single working copy of each
text file as editing multiple copies of a file is an open invitation
to confusion and loss of data.
1999-05-05