I have been reading this list awhile, and don't recall having heard of Apple 'Back Up' being recommended for normal backups. Is there some reason this is not a good option (for those who have .mac)? TLubofsky 20" iMac/2 GHz G5/1.5 GB/OSX10.4.4/airport/cox cable/wacom intuos 2/ Seagate firewire hd/