I was a bit of throwaway remark I admit - but it is ironic that the
'problem' here (multiple copies) is a 'solution' for preservation that
is quite well established in LOCKSS. Or is the problem really one of
distributed management of version control and custodianship, addressed
in this and other projects?
-Angus
Alison Coughtrie wrote:
> except with lots of copies, version control becomes very difficult. When changes occur in one and not the others, the reliability of all becomes suspect. I personally prefer "one version of truth".
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> Alison Coughtrie,
> Programme Manager,
> Information Management Strategy,
> University of Dundee
> ICS
> Park Place
> 01382 384881 (Tel)
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>>>> Angus Whyte <[log in to unmask]> 01/10/2009 14:55 >>>
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> ...and of course, 'lots of copies keeps stuff safe'!
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> Ian Stuart wrote:
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>> 4) Ergo, there will be multiple copies, and trying to avoid it is like
>> trying to stop a sponge getting wet.
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