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Genealogists may store small amounts of data on a flash memory device to work with on a regular basis, and back up the information to a larger storage device, such as an external or computer hard drive. Regularly backing up hard drive data to optical disks will help prevent digital data loss.
Genealogists may store small amounts of data on a flash memory device to work with on a regular basis, and back up the information to a larger storage device, such as an external or computer hard drive. Regularly backing up hard drive data to optical disks will help prevent digital data loss.


== SUMMARY ==
== Summary ==
 
Genealogists are responsible to keep their own data in a current, readable, and usable format.
Genealogists are responsible to keep their own data in a current, readable, and usable format.


Protecting information will help preserve family history for future generations.  
Protecting information will help preserve family history for future generations.  


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