[X4U] Preferred Tool for Smart File Copying

[Neil Laubenthal]

PSyncX does nicely.

SuperDuper also does it . . . but it's harder to set up initially as  
it's not really designed for copying just folders.

SynchronizePro also does it nicely . . .and comes in 2 versions  
depending on whether you need to be able to make bootable clones or not.

All 3 provide scheduling services.

PSyncX is free; the others aren't.


On Dec 17, 2007, at 21:26, Rick Gordon wrote:

> I'm seeking your input on your preferred method of smart file  
> copying. That is, one which will allow the copy of selected folders  
> and only copy the files which have new modification dates, and which  
> will (optionally, at least) preserve all permissions and advanced  
> file flags.
>
> Tools like Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper don't seem well suited  
> for simple smart backups. I'm looking forward to more suggestions,  
> including (but not preferring) straight terminal commands. I do use  
> the ditto command sometimes for this purpose, but find its behavior  
> of losing the top level of folder hierarchy annoying.
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