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No Wonder User - Jan 6, 1999 - 7:03 pm

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Problem: No Problem
Computer Type: Power Computing
Model: 604e @ 225
RAM: Not related
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: Not related

Description:
Is backup software such as Retrospect really needed? Isn't it just as good to do a 'select all' on your hard drive and just drag the entire contents over to be copied to the backup hard drive?

Thanks.

Scott

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No Wonder Tech - Jan 6, 1999 - 8:05 pm

Hi Scott and welcome to No Wonder!

You can do it this way...but it takes time.

Retrospect has the option to only backup *changed* files rather than every single file.
If you think about it, in normal circumstances only about 10% of files change - your applications never change, nor does the majority of your System Folder.

Retrospect makes it easier and faster to backup files....and I do not work for them...just a satisfied customer!


Cheers
Andy Mitchell

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