What backup software do you use?

tak2mark · tak2mark #1 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 08:39 AM

I am currently using 'Time Machine'. I like the interface, but I'm looking for options.
What backup software do you use?

-Mark

Sherman Homan · Sherman Homan #2 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 08:52 AM

I used chronosync before Leopard. I still use it on an elderly G3 laptop. It is much more flexible than TimeMachine.
http://www.econtechnologies.com/site..._overview.html

DocZ06 · DocZ06 #3 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 09:34 AM

I used Backup for years - It worked great for me.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 09:45 AM

SuperDuper! is what I use.

o8strider8o · o8strider8o #5 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 11:08 AM

I use time machine.

GroovyLinuxGuy · GroovyLinuxGuy #6 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Custom script :-)

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #7 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 01:04 PM

I use backup for some things, bash scripts for others.

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #8 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocZ06

I used Backup for years - It worked great for me.

Ditto for me - use it with Tiger and brought it over to Leopard. Got to give Time Machine a try though.

mac57 · mac57 #9 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 04:05 PM

I just use two external hard drives, one of which I keep here at home and one that I keep at work. Every time I make a backup I exchange them. That way even if some terrible disaster happens to my home, I haven't lost my data.

What software do I use for the backup? None. Or perhaps more properly, just good ol' Finder. I do the equivalent of just dragging my home folder onto the external hard drive. That copies all of my personal stuff there. I don't bother with saving the OS configuration and installed programs. That is easy enough to restore if need be, and not saving them off each time saves lots of time and backup drive space. In the end, it is your personal files (photos, movies, music, budgets, etc.) that you REALLY need to protect.

So, why spend money on anyone's backup software? External drives are so large and so fast these days, there is no need.

Time Machine is a pretty good alternative though, I have to admit. I just don't like the idea of it cranking away when it choses to. I like to be in control of the major tasks my computer does, not have it deciding for me... Call me paranoid.

davidg14 · davidg14 #10 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 04:52 PM

no software like mac57.
just copy/paste

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #11 (**permalink**)

06-08-2008, 05:09 PM

SuperDuper (registered) to me is the best and fastest.

Khris · Khris #12 (**permalink**)

06-09-2008, 08:47 AM

I use Time Machine and think it's the next best thing besides sliced bread.

wcarr3 · wcarr3 #13 (**permalink**)

06-09-2008, 09:35 AM

I used SuperDuper! during the time I used Tiger. Now that I'm on Leopard, I roll with Time Machine. I've been comtemplating getting an additional external drive, using SuperDuper! to make it bootable and store the second drive offsite somewhere. What good is a backup if a real disaster happens huh? However, if a real disaster occurs, what's on my computer will be the least of my worrries initially. But, when everything clears, it would be nice to have everything from my computer back again. There are things like pictures which are simply priceless.

dauber · dauber #14 (**permalink**)

06-09-2008, 12:28 PM

Nothing -- I just burn my irreplaceable stuff to CD or DVD via Toast. I AM seeking a good backup program, though, that will make CD/DVD backups easier to do....

christm · christm #15 (**permalink**)

06-09-2008, 12:30 PM

I use time machine, before that I used .mac sync. I also use my FTP server which is part of my website for my most important student work.

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cwa107 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	06-08-2008, 09:45 AM SuperDuper! is what I use. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Dysfunction #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,515 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-08-2008, 01:04 PM I use backup for some things, bash scripts for others. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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mac57 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2006 Location: St. Somewhere Posts: 4,547 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, 120 GB SSD, 500 GB HDD	06-08-2008, 04:05 PM I just use two external hard drives, one of which I keep here at home and one that I keep at work. Every time I make a backup I exchange them. That way even if some terrible disaster happens to my home, I haven't lost my data. What software do I use for the backup? None. Or perhaps more properly, just good ol' Finder. I do the equivalent of just dragging my home folder onto the external hard drive. That copies all of my personal stuff there. I don't bother with saving the OS configuration and installed programs. That is easy enough to restore if need be, and not saving them off each time saves lots of time and backup drive space. In the end, it is your personal files (photos, movies, music, budgets, etc.) that you REALLY need to protect. So, why spend money on anyone's backup software? External drives are so large and so fast these days, there is no need. Time Machine is a pretty good alternative though, I have to admit. I just don't like the idea of it cranking away when it choses to. I like to be in control of the major tasks my computer does, not have it deciding for me... Call me paranoid. My Macs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, Mac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8 Core, Power Macintosh 7500/100 My iStuff: 32 GB iPhone 4, 30 GB iPod Video, 16 GB iPod Touch My OS': Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS 8.6, openSUSE 10.3, Win XP I was on the Mac-Forums honor roll for September 2007
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christm #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 2,295 Mac Specs: ibook g4, imac 2ghz c2d, mbp 2.4ghz c2d - 10.5.1	06-09-2008, 12:30 PM I use time machine, before that I used .mac sync. I also use my FTP server which is part of my website for my most important student work. my website-templemurray.com professional event photography updated daily http://www.last.fm/user/christm3 mac tips n tricks - http://uk.youtube.com/christm3
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tak2mark #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 24, 2008 Posts: 23 Mac Specs: 20" 2.66 Intel Core Duo 4GB RAM 320GB HD	06-08-2008, 08:39 AM I am currently using 'Time Machine'. I like the interface, but I'm looking for options. What backup software do you use? -Mark
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o8strider8o #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Posts: 106 Mac Specs: macbook l Ipod nano 4gb l ipod classic 80 gb	06-08-2008, 11:08 AM I use time machine.
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GroovyLinuxGuy #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 125 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, 12" iBook G4, 14" iBook G4 running Ubuntu 7.10	06-08-2008, 12:36 PM Custom script :-)
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davidg14 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 29, 2008 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 88 Mac Specs: Mac mini, 20" Cinema, wireless keyboard and mouse.	06-08-2008, 04:52 PM no software like mac57. just copy/paste
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harryb2448 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,074 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	06-08-2008, 05:09 PM SuperDuper (registered) to me is the best and fastest.
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Khris #12 (permalink)
Member Since: May 13, 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 506 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook 2.4GHz/4GB Ram/320GB HD	06-09-2008, 08:47 AM I use Time Machine and think it's the next best thing besides sliced bread.
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wcarr3 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 208 Mac Specs: MBP, 13.3" \|\| iMac 20" 2.16 GHz C2D, 250 GB HD, 2 GB RAM, \|\| 32GB i-Phone 4 \|\| 32GB AT&T 3G iPad	06-09-2008, 09:35 AM I used SuperDuper! during the time I used Tiger. Now that I'm on Leopard, I roll with Time Machine. I've been comtemplating getting an additional external drive, using SuperDuper! to make it bootable and store the second drive offsite somewhere. What good is a backup if a real disaster happens huh? However, if a real disaster occurs, what's on my computer will be the least of my worrries initially. But, when everything clears, it would be nice to have everything from my computer back again. There are things like pictures which are simply priceless.
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dauber #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 439 Mac Specs: MacBook(3,1): C2D 2.2ghz, 4g RAM, 10.7.5; iMac(12,1): 2.5ghz i5, 16gb RAM, 10.7.5; iPhone4 iOS6	06-09-2008, 12:28 PM Nothing -- I just burn my irreplaceable stuff to CD or DVD via Toast. I AM seeking a good backup program, though, that will make CD/DVD backups easier to do....
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