Copies Quote by Samuel Goldwyn
“Destroy the old files, but make copies first.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Great Escape, 1932
Advocates backing up data before deleting originals
In simple terms: Make copies before deleting files
Key Takeaway
Always back up before deletion
Themes
data safety
risk management
technology
Mood
practical
cautious
Type
instructional
technical
When to use this quote
- office
- personal computing
- archiving
- disaster recovery
Key Concepts
backup
file integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What backup method suits you best?
- How often should you verify backups?
A Different Perspective
Copying may be costly in time and storage
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