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

[Jay E. Krauss, Jr.]

	I don't believe there are any back up/synchronize program 
with OS X (unless you are willing to use the Terminal and command 
line Unix commands); however, there are a number of programs 
available. LaCie has a free program Silverkeeper, which can be 
downloaded from their Web site.
	Commercial programs include Retrospect, Tri-backup, 
SuperDuper, and some others. I use Retrospect for my automated daily 
backups, and often use it or Tri-backup for less frequent, larger 
backups. Tri-Backup and SuperDuper can be downloaded and used in at 
least a limited extent before you pay for them; Retrospect must be 
bought before tried.

>Hi everyone -- I appreciate all the help on this listserv. Two questions:
>
>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.)
>
>2. For life of computer and energy costs -- is it better to leave my 
>Macs on but put them to sleep rather than to shut them down and 
>restart once or twice a day?
>
>Best,
>David
>
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