Google Drive users stung by macOS '.DS_Store' copyright infringement issue
Yesterday, while discussing backups, someone said end users should basically trust the cloud.  This is why it is a bad idea.<p>The risk is data loss, irrespective if it is  because of hardware failure or because of cloud failure connected to overzealous legal enforcement, algorithm decision making failure,or  service deprecation.<p>Part of the risk equation is how big the chance is, and I would really love to see the numbers of hardware faulure vs cloud failure.<p>Another part is impact.  Hardware loss might be recoverable via specific services.  Cloud failure, basically you&#x27;re on your own, and they might revoke access to your email a.k.a. digital identity certificate, or even sick the copyright cartel on you, worst case ending in a police visit taking out the other backups.