From 64a6544b0235d50e178f1fcd967cf1f50cd90044 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jermolene Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 11:38:42 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update the first rule of TiddlyWiki --- .../The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki.tid | 19 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/editions/tw5.com/tiddlers/tips/The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki.tid b/editions/tw5.com/tiddlers/tips/The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki.tid index 2315826c9..749d517d6 100644 --- a/editions/tw5.com/tiddlers/tips/The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki.tid +++ b/editions/tw5.com/tiddlers/tips/The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki.tid @@ -1,9 +1,23 @@ created: 20140419132828051 -modified: 20140419134201033 +modified: 20140530124201033 tags: howto tips title: The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki type: text/vnd.tiddlywiki +! Horror Stories + +Every so often, TiddlyWiki users report heart-rending tales of personal data loss on the discussion groups: + +> My entire TiddlyWiki has just been wiped out when Firefox crashed during saving a tiddly. + +https://groups.google.com/d/topic/tiddlywiki/oG2L7OXhUoI/discussion + +> Last time I used it was last night at home on my Windows 7 desktop, hit the check mark to stop editing my last entry, it then saves via TiddlyFox and I eject my USB drive. I came to work this morning, plugged in my USB, enter my TW5 password and it doesn't want to open after several attempts. I browse to my TW5 html file and notice that my file size is no longer 3MB.. instead it is 80KB. This leads me to believe I lost everything. + +https://groups.google.com/d/topic/tiddlywiki/SXStDJ0ntGI/discussion + +Don't let it happen to you! + !! The first rule of using TiddlyWiki is:

@@ -16,4 +30,5 @@ The best way to make sure that your data is safe is to practice a rigorous syste * Consider using services like Dropbox to continuously back up your personal data to the cloud * Retain backups before upgrading to a new version of TiddlyWiki - +* Figure out and protect yourself from the worst case scenarios: what if your USB stick or hard drive fails? What if your computer is hit by a ransomeware virus? +* Be defensive and redundant: for example, take multiple backups and keep them in separate physical locations