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What does it mean?
Only insecure people rely on tape backup; real men upload their data to FTP and let the world mirror it.
In plain terms
Only wimps tape‑backup; real men use FTP mirroring.
What can you take from it?
The claim mocks cautious backup practices.

Where it applies

  • IT infrastructure
  • data storage decisions

Putting it to work

  • use reliable backups
  • avoid bragging about risk

Questions to consider

  • What are the real risks of FTP mirroring?
  • Why do people brag about insecure practices?

Another view

FTP mirroring is less reliable than modern backup solutions.

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