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From: jongminp@cae.wisc.edu (Jong-Min Park)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Best hard disk backup program
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Date: 9 Aug 90 18:26:57 GMT
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  I need info on hard disk backup programs that fit the following:

1. Backup to multiple floppy disks
2. Backup single file/folder, group of files/folders, etc.
3. Both incremental and not
4. Both internal format and Finder-readable format (I want to backup
   system folder in a disk that can be used as a boot disk!)
5. Backup/Restore to different hard disks (I need to transfer my work
   from/to home/office)
 
   I've been using Redux 1.01 that came with Jasmine HD which fits all above
except #5. I've heard from a friend that SUM II does #5 but wastes some
space in backup disks (I guess to preserve space for incremental addition)
and can't do #3,4. I've ordered Mac Tools Deluxe which is due next week,
so don't have a clue about it.

  How about other programs (DiskFit, Retrospect, ..)? Does Redux 1.62
perform #5? BTW, I don't need auto backup; I'm not that lazy.

  Please e-mail to jongminp@cae.wisc.edu. Thank you.