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The History of Backup is a website that details the history of the world of backing your computer data. It explains how the first computer backups were put onto punch cards and then later on, onto floppy disks and CDs. The site also explains the need for backing up your computer data and shows statistics for data loss and how people store on their PC. Because people are now storing more and more onto their computers, there is a higher need for developments in the technological world of backup because there are higher chances of essential data becoming lost.

The site www.backuphistory.com, includes diagrams and charts showing how the evolution of types of storage evolved through the years. The history of backup also details exactly when each type of backup device was invented and further information about it. The latest type of computer backup is blu-ray laser disks and HD-DVD, they both have high storage and appeared on the market in 2006. The site also explains about network and online backup solutions. The major companies that offer backup solutions are also listed along with links to their sites. There are also links to help you choose the best form of backup for your lifestyle and computer.