Backblaze Hard Drive Report for Q1 2016
Another update from Backblaze. These are always fascinating about what drives fail and how often.
Continue readingVolitans Software was founded on February 22, 2007, by Matthew J. Butch, to sell SMART Utility. He conceived of the idea of SMART Utility because he wanted a better way to test hard drives in his job as an on-site Macintosh Technician. That was many jobs ago now, as he has moved on to further his career. But Volitans Software is always first in his heart.
The name Volitans comes from the scientific name of the Red Lionfish.
Volitans Software operates out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where Matthew lives with his wife and two sons.
Another update from Backblaze. These are always fascinating about what drives fail and how often.
Continue readingSMART Utility 1.0 was released June 15, 2007. In the 9 years since then, every update was free. However, the time has come to charge an update price. Version 4.0 will be a significant rewrite with large additional features. This includes a GUI overhaul. Version 4.0 will be released in approximately six months. Pricing has […]
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