[Kn1nJa]

It may not be the best option, but burning your images to a CD or DVD is a good way to make a backup. They last a long time and can save your rear in the event of a system crash. The only downside is the risk of scratching the data layer (the label side .... the shiny side is actually looking through the tough plastic to the data layer. If you get a scratch that you can see light through, the disc is essentially ruined).

Another way I have seen people back up photos is on a flash drive which is then kept in a safe location. While this may sound like a good idea, it is not the best way to archive files, especially important files. I work in a computer lab at my college and I see flash drives fail a LOT. Most often the drive just quits working and cannot be fixed (cheaply). While flash drives are great for transporting files, I would not recommend them for long term storage.

Sorry for the book .... I'm a computer geek and I tend to ramble on about stuff I feel passionately about and/or love a lot.