Uptime Vs. Stuck tape

[Paul Melson]

> > Well after 355 days of uptime my Linux based tape backup host needs to
> > be rebooted due to a stuck DAT tape.  Hardware sucks...
> 
> Uptime is overrated.  If your Linux box has 355 days of uptime
> and it's on a public network then it's a security risk anyhow.

     If he's backing up multiple systems to
     a box attached to a public network, 
     uptime is a moot point since it's a
     security risk as soon as its powered on.