SuperDuper! Updated!

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #1 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 04:07 PM

Overnight Shirt Pocket have updated SuperDuper to version 2.6.2. Get it here:-

Shirt Pocket

Registered users can just hit 'Update' under SuperDuper Menu Bar.

todd51 · todd51 #2 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 04:23 PM

I read that it greatly increases backup speeds, however I have yet to see how fast they are talking. Maybe I'll do a backup tonight, I upgraded it yesterday.

vansmith · vansmith #3 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 04:38 PM

uperDuper upgraded! I've been waiting forever for those guys to update uperDuper!

Any noticeable new features/refinements or can I just expect bug fixes?

todd51 · todd51 #4 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Here is a list of items covered in the new update.

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #5 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd51

I read that it greatly increases backup speeds, however I have yet to see how fast they are talking. Maybe I'll do a backup tonight, I upgraded it yesterday.

and if u shift more data than u did last time then it probably wont seem any quicker

ImageX · ImageX #6 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 06:50 PM

Can someone try to explain what this means? I got this from the link todd51 provided.

vansmith · vansmith #7 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 06:58 PM

SL measures HD size using base-10 as a measurement while OS X pre-SL measured HDs using base-2 measurement. See here.

bobtomay · bobtomay #8 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 07:00 PM

van beat me to it

ImageX · ImageX #9 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 07:20 PM

Wow so Apple is trying to change how computers have calculated HD space since the beginning? I kind of like this new method. Although the old method never really confused me.

vansmith · vansmith #10 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 07:56 PM

As far as I know, the "old" method is technically correct (base-2) and by calculating HD size in base-10, Apple is compensating for the fact that HD manufacturers use base-10. So, Apple isn't trying to change how HD space is calculated - they are simply addressing the fact that this is how HD manufacturers calculate space.

ImageX · ImageX #11 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Ahh ok, I guess this will make it easier to figure out GB sizes and space needed since it's a nice round number.

vansmith · vansmith #12 (**permalink**)

10-14-2009, 08:13 PM

It might be easier but note that the other major OSes all measure HD space in base-2 (AFAIK) so this should be something to look out for if you move disks between machines.

vansmith #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,337 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-14-2009, 06:58 PM SL measures HD size using base-10 as a measurement while OS X pre-SL measured HDs using base-2 measurement. See here. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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ImageX #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 17, 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 439 Mac Specs: 17" MBP C2D 2.8 4GB OS X 10.8 \| iPhone 5	10-14-2009, 07:20 PM Wow so Apple is trying to change how computers have calculated HD space since the beginning? I kind of like this new method. Although the old method never really confused me. "The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." Remember to use the Reputation System!
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vansmith #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,337 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-14-2009, 07:56 PM As far as I know, the "old" method is technically correct (base-2) and by calculating HD size in base-10, Apple is compensating for the fact that HD manufacturers use base-10. So, Apple isn't trying to change how HD space is calculated - they are simply addressing the fact that this is how HD manufacturers calculate space. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: Aug 17, 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 439 Mac Specs: 17" MBP C2D 2.8 4GB OS X 10.8 \| iPhone 5	10-14-2009, 08:04 PM Ahh ok, I guess this will make it easier to figure out GB sizes and space needed since it's a nice round number. "The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." Remember to use the Reputation System!
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harryb2448 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,103 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	10-14-2009, 04:07 PM Overnight Shirt Pocket have updated SuperDuper to version 2.6.2. Get it here:- Shirt Pocket Registered users can just hit 'Update' under SuperDuper Menu Bar.
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todd51 #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	10-14-2009, 04:23 PM I read that it greatly increases backup speeds, however I have yet to see how fast they are talking. Maybe I'll do a backup tonight, I upgraded it yesterday.
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todd51 #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	10-14-2009, 04:56 PM Here is a list of items covered in the new update.
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vansmith #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,337 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-14-2009, 08:13 PM It might be easier but note that the other major OSes all measure HD space in base-2 (AFAIK) so this should be something to look out for if you move disks between machines. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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