I've just checked with linode - the backup price is shifting too, so the cost will not increase. They have not updated their FAQ yet.

--------------- Hello,

The backup prices are shifting just as the RAM prices shifted, so Linode 1GB backups are now $5, Linode 2GB is $10, and so on.

I hope this clears things up. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Regards, Jonathan --------------