how much space do i need to allocate for super duper?

Computer.Geek · Computer.Geek #1 (**permalink**)

08-06-2008, 02:49 AM

Hi,

I currently have a 200 gig hard drive and am planning to use super duper for the very first time. My question is will I have to allocate the exact same amount of hard drive space on my external (250 gig w/d passport) because I would prefer to save some hd space for other things.

fireshaper · fireshaper #2 (**permalink**)

08-06-2008, 06:04 PM

Yes, SuperDuper does an exact carbon copy of your drive. So if you plan on backing up 200GB you need to allocate 200GB on your backup drive. I suggest you also partition the backup drive if you plan on using it for things other than the SuperDuper backup.

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Computer.Geek #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 200 Mac Specs: 13.3" 2.26 GHz MBP, 2GB RAM, 640GB HD	08-06-2008, 02:49 AM Hi, I currently have a 200 gig hard drive and am planning to use super duper for the very first time. My question is will I have to allocate the exact same amount of hard drive space on my external (250 gig w/d passport) because I would prefer to save some hd space for other things.
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fireshaper #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 15, 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 35 Mac Specs: 13.3" MacBook	08-06-2008, 06:04 PM Yes, SuperDuper does an exact carbon copy of your drive. So if you plan on backing up 200GB you need to allocate 200GB on your backup drive. I suggest you also partition the backup drive if you plan on using it for things other than the SuperDuper backup.
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