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Life & fun · December 2, 2012

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full system backups via Sneakernet

full system backups via Sneakernet launched on December 2, 2012 with 45 votes, #45 of 501 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

This service provides secure offsite backups for cloud storage buckets using physical data transfer methods. It backs up data from cloud storage systems and stores copies offline for protection against data loss. The service is designed for users who want additional security layers beyond standard cloud backup options. It has been available since 2012.

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