Crashplan is offering one free year of unlimited cloud backup for current users of Carbonite that want to switch. But, all you really need is an email address that is not already registered with Crashplan. Follow this link to sign up for the offer and download the software for free.
https://www.crashplan.com/carboniteswitcher/
Cloud backup is recommended even if you already backup to an external hard drive in your home. This gives you an added layer of data protection. The software works on Windows, Macs, and Linux operating systems.
