The Astroman

Well, I would like the four PCs in my house (1 desktop + 3 laptops) to be able do backups regularly to a network disk. Now, I know what stuff to get, but I'd like to know the following:

When one or more of the laptops are travelling and connected to the internet, is it possible that they back-up over the internet to the network disk inside my hous EXACTLY the same way as if they were connected to it through our LAN? If so, do I need an Ethernet disk SUPPORTING FTP (since I guess FTP would be the most logical choice)? Link to NewEgg product? Also, how much space do you recon would be needed? The desktop has the storage in my sig, and all the laptops have no more than 60 Gigs each, but since they wouldn't be backing up the WHOLE disk, how much?

If I estimate half of each disk will be backed up, this gives me:

240 / 2 = 120
(60*3) / 2 = 90
120 + 90 = 210

But if I estimate three quarters of each disk will be backed up, this gives:

(240 * 3) / 4 = 180
((60 * 3) * 3) / 4 = 135
180 + 135 = 315

Worst case scenario:

240 + (60 * 3) = 420 Gigs LOL

So is 300 Gigs good?

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The Astroman

OK; I don't need the FTP thingy, it's just local.

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stalex111

I brought this thread back to life so someone could answer him...i'm afraid i can't.

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The Astroman

Yeah, I need an answer.

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Intel P4 HT 2.4 GHz // Asus P4P800
Radeon 9600// 2x256MB PC3200 Infineon + 2x512 MB TwinX 3200C2 Corsair XMS
80GB IDE//140GB SATA // CM Stacker
DVD Player // LiteON SHW 16H5S Lightscribe
Logitech Z5300// SB Audigy 2 ZS
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Keyboard // Logitech MX518
FAN of: Lost,The OC, Alias, DH, Prison Break, 24, Nip/Tuck, CSI, NCIS
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