Back Up

[Geoffrey]

Robert Heller wrote:
> At Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:18:50 -0500 hermit <hermit at outofoptions.org> wrote:
> 
>> Derek Atkins wrote:
>>> Why?
>>> Word doesn't have a Backup button.
>>> Excel doesn't have a Backup button.
>>>
>> The why is 'customer driven' and therefore using M$ products is not the 
>> best choice of comparison here. :)  Removable media is becoming much 
>> better and easier to use.  How about we call in "quick alternate 
>> store"?  If "save as" stored the last settings life would be easier.  
>> Maybe this is one area where software is not keeping up with the 
>> technology?  Even my phone stores two gig of data now and I always have 
>> that with me. 
> 
> GIMP has an additional 'Save' option on its File menu: 'Save a Copy...'.

I find it rather redundant to 'save as.'  I know there is a difference, 
but it has little use.  Regardless, I don't see a 'save a copy' as a 
backup solution.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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