my gf called me paranoid for keeping 3 backups :) 1st is external hd (full software / items backup) 2nd is a set of CDs/DVDs in a huge cd album (hold like 500?) i protect it with my life!! grabs my shotgun 3rd set is just DVDs (unless copies of original CDs) which is kept (along with any original CDs) in a nice fireproof safe with is hidden under the floor (seamlessly, but carpet anyways) and has a burglar alarm on it too!! lol (so lock + code/alarm) ok 3rd set......maybe slightly paranoid....but i needed the safe anyways so why not :) oh and i'll just into a fire before i give someone my CDs :)