All Jupiter Broadcasting Shows Burned by AI | LINUX Unplugged 649
Jan 11, 2026
Michael Tenell, technology podcaster and TuxDigital maintainer, drops in to talk storage survival. They cover soaring SSD/HDD costs and how AI data centers drive shortages. Retro fixes come up: magnetic tape, Blu-ray cold archives and a new Blue Vault tool for burning and managing discs. Practical backup strategies and tooling like Kopia and CDEmu are also discussed.
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Prune Before You Purchase
- Prune old, unused digital files instead of reflexively buying more drives.
- Delete redundant project versions and unaccessed media to reclaim existing NAS space.
Rethink Backup Plans Now
- Reassess backup strategies that rely on buying extra consumer drives right now.
- Prioritize stronger redundancy or offsite solutions rather than risky used drives.
Used Market Could Be Sporadic Windfalls
- AI/data-center buyers may flood the used market if ventures fail, but timing and quality are uncertain.
- Used enterprise gear could appear in batches, creating sporadic opportunities.