Subj : Re: Old Geek Thoughts...
To   : Jeff
From : McDoob
Date : Fri Jan 07 2022 00:32:20

 Je> Same here. I think that should definitely suffice. The only problem I
 Je> foresee is the SD card. If power outages are common in your area, you
 Je> might consider a UPS (which, for a Pi, can be as simple as a hefty USB
 Je> power bank that's always plugged in. SD cards are notorious for getting
 Je> scrambled when there's a sudden loss of power. Like, won't even boot
 Je> anymore scrambled. Sometimes you can reformat them, sometimes not, but
 Je> either way you've lost your data.
 Je> 
 Je> Also, be sure to backup to some non-SD-based system often.
 Je> 

You are absolutely correct, sir! It has happened to me once already, just by
hitting the power switch at the wrong time. I'm thinking about using a cheap
external SSD for the /home drive, at least. For now, though, I'm stuck with
the 32GB SD card that's in it.

I make (somewhat) regular backups of at least PiBBS on my main PC. And the Pi
is plugged into the same UPS as the PC, and the router. Unfortunately, my
modem is in my kitchen, and my UPS is in my living room...but at least I can
still perform a safe shutdown when needed!

McDoob
SysOp, PiBBS
pibbs.sytes.net

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