[G4] Two Qs -- synchronization & extending computer life

[Robert MacLeay]

I have multiple backup programs I use, depending on the circumstances.

For keeping individual folders on two drives synchronized, I use Chronosync.
This is an excellent program with lots of options which lets you preview
changes (to either or both folders!) before making them.  $30 shareware.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13652

If you simply want to make one disk a mirror of the other, try SuperDuper. I
like it ten times better than Carbon Copy Cloner.  $27.95 shareware.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22126

For backing up to multiple CDs or DVDs, Toast 7 works well. You DO have an
offsite backup in case of fire/flood/burglary, don't you?

Finally, for tape backup, I use Retrospect.  I wouldn't wish it on my worst
enemy, but can't find anything else which will write to a tape drive.

Never be afraid to spend $30 to save yourself hours of tedious labor!

--
Robert MacLeay

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22126

On 3/6/06 10:33 PM, David Minger NPG Cable <davidminger at npgcable.com>
 wrote:

> 1. I'm using a G4 450 running 10.4.5. I have two internal drives.
> One's my backup. Synchronizing the backup files is rather tedious.
> Any utilities that come with OS X or that can be downloaded or
> purchased? (I do have some older software but I think it was for OS 9
> or less.)