On Monday, Jun 9, 2003, at 14:22 America/New_York, jc wrote: > believe me from now on every change ------------------- warrants a > backup) Hello I solved similar backup "problems" by installing automatic backup programs compatible with OS 10.2 -Jag The first Program is Daja Vu (shareware). I have it configured to auto open at 8PM every day and mirror my complete Home File into an external FW drive. The second Program set is File Synchronization ( shareware) and Cronnix ( freeware Timer)) . I have it configured to auto open and backup some selected, valuable personal files at 10AM every day into the same external FW drive I am using both just in case one dies on me! Use Google ( or Sherlock) to locate applicable Web Sites for download and take a free trial to see if it suits your needs. Albert B&W Yosemite V1 XLR8 G4 500 MHz/ 1MB Back Side Cache ZIF Upgrade 1024 MB RAM OS 10.2.6