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   Backblaze 3.0

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Backblaze has updated its eponymous backup software to version 3.0 with
   loads of under-the-hood improvements. [1]Backblaze 3.0 (which is tied
   to the subscription-based Backblaze online data backup service)
   improves the efficiency and throughput of its data storage while also
   improving integrity checks for stored data, doubles the speed of the
   deduplication process for both initial and incremental backups,
   improves the speed and efficiency of breaking down and reassembling
   large files, and adds support for using 2 GB of memory on 64-bit
   systems. The auto-update process for current Backblaze subscribers will
   begin in the next couple of weeks, but you can get this update now by
   downloading directly from the [2]Backblaze Web site or perform a Check
   for Update within the Backblaze software. (Free with subscription to
   backup service, 9.1 MB, [3]release notes, 10.5.8+)

References

   1. https://www.backblaze.com/
   2. https://secure.backblaze.com/update.htm
   3. https://www.backblaze.com/blog/theres-nothing-to-see-here-backblaze-3-0/

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