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September 01, 2005

The Hard Way

Perhaps this time I'll have learned my lesson in backing up files properly. Yesterday, I thought I would make a few alterations in one of my cfg files, and not only trashed that file, but a few cgi files while I was at it. Shortly thereafter, I could no longer access most areas of my site directories. So I had to file a ticket with mediatemple to see if they could help me out. They did, but at the loss of my entries and comments. Fortunately, I made a half ass copy of my entries/comments, but have found that because I halfassed, there is no easy way to import these files. So, I quietly rebuilt my site, and began rebuilding the entry files. I haven't even begun to rebuild the comment files, that will happen later down the road. So, if you don't see your comment, it's not due to any pesky censorship - just my idiocy. Meanwhile, I backup my databases and files regularly.

Contrived by Joshua at September 1, 2005 06:00 PM

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I do like that the time is nearly the same for all postings....

Posted by: Joshua at September 2, 2005 09:05 AM

Perhaps a Mac is what you need

Posted by: Kerry at April 20, 2006 01:32 PM

It should be noted that I've only backed up once said I made my great proclamation. Mac's do have prettier desktops/icons/windows, I'll give you that much. But where is the thrill of viruses then? Send me a Mac, I'll give it a whirl.

Posted by: Joshua at April 20, 2006 05:19 PM