Do you have a "back up" older computer at home?

[BRealistic]

I originally thought I was going to give my old PC away when I got my new one a few years ago.. but then I had a virus issue and the old computer helped me get info and drivers off the internet. so I decided to keep it as a back up, and I have watched for dirt cheap upgrade parts for it (for fun).

Keeping a back up old computer seems logical, but then giving it to somebody that needs A computer also seems logical.
Anybody else do this?

[Minker17]

I have a NAS that I backup all my pictures and documents to. This then backs up to a connected external hard drive. I know, ideally, it would backup to a cloud somewhere, but I haven't done that.

[SpiffyGTI]

Yes, I have an older computer that I don't use to act as a spare in case my main computer has some sort of hardware failure. And I do (not frequent enough) backups to a removable I store off-site.

[NateReyes1986]

I use one of my desktop computers for back-up media storage. I keep all my picture files, important docs, etc. stored on there to free up the space in my laptop. But don't worry I'm also backed up in a few other hard drives. No use putting all your eggs in one basket.

What I like about having it as a media computer, is that I can hook it up to the TV and use Google TV to watch video and Netflix. No need for cable.

[bora.the.explora]

I've got a desktop and a notebook that aren't hooked up. they're just sitting around with one or two things wrong with them but otherwise functional. I have another notebook that I have as a print and file server, too. I guess I can use any of those if anything goes wrong with my main notebook or desktop. also, it's a good idea to backup your files off-site. maybe use a $30 pogoplug at a friend's or relative's place.

[PhReE]

Well I have my work laptop, but no, I do not keep a backup pc. If my computer breaks... I fix it. Simple enough.

[dr_spock]

I had a boot drive problem on the main PC. Took out the drive, connected it to the backup computer and scandisk. It repaired some corrupt files and directories.

[Power5]

I have 4 computers and a new 1900 poweredge server so I have backups if my main goes bad.

[Egilbe]

I have 4 computers and a new 1900 poweredge server so I have backups if my main goes bad.

I have three desktops, plugged in, a laptop and an NAS server. Plus, 2 older Dells that I'm trying to give away to someone who needs a PC and and a 2500+ Barton core that's retired. Yeh, I guess I have a backup pc...or six.