In a message dated 96-04-21 22:11:06 EDT, Lucky Green wrote:

Back up the HD to tape (encrypt the data on the tape). Move the tape out of reach. And don't tell anyone, especially not this list, that you did that.

Personally, I recommend the Syquest EZdrive over tape. The EZ is a fully functional (bootable, too) 130 MB hard drive ($200 for an IDE internal model, also available in SCSI and parallel port versions) that uses removable cartridges ($20 each) for storage. Most backup programs let you back up to a hard drive, which is much faster than tape, and more reliable as well. Ditto the bit about storing the backups (whatever media) somewhere the CO$ will never find them, and keeping your mouth shut about it.