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Automated Back-up for PC
XXCOPY is about the most powerful copying program you can get. Better than MS's own Robocopy. Can be run from a batch file with whatever parameters you want. XXCOPY C:\ J:\ /CLONE Clones Drive C: to Drive J: updating any files that need updating. Very fast after you've done the first BUP. ...
Posted by Algernon on 28/10/2010 - 17:57
Automated Back-up for PC
rsync will allow lots but 800GB is way beyond the capabilities most vendors are prepared to deal with. Think about it: if it's 100kB/sec, it's 1.6MB/min. So 900MB / hour. At full speed, you're talking 800 hours to back your stuff up. That full speed is the equivalent of a 1Mbit uplink on a D...
Posted by bretti_kivi on 28/10/2010 - 18:20
Automated Back-up for PC
I'm running Norton 360 as my anti-virus and that does offer a back-up solution, is that similar to the GHOST product that you mention? I tend not to use it as I find it too slow. My back-ups at the moment seem to be just periodic (weekly/fortnightly) copying of files from one location to the other. ...
Posted by user_removed on 28/10/2010 - 19:21
Automated Back-up for PC
Have you thought about Acronis? http://www.acronis.co.uk/homecomputing/products/trueimage/ Automatically creates incremental backups etc. Recovery manager so you can still boot if your O/S fails. I have used Acronis and it is very simple to use. Follow link above. Free software below b...
Posted by pete on 28/10/2010 - 20:08
Automated Back-up for PC
A massive thanks for all your responses and ideas, clearly plenty for me to investigate. I've just completed the periodic re-install of windows last night so starting from a fairly clean sheet of paper... The Acronis option above looks like it might fit the bill and not at too huge a cost. Will d...
Posted by spirit_of_will on 29/10/2010 - 14:09
Automated Back-up for PC
Microsoft Synctoy works for me: it's free and very easy to use - it also allows you to preview everything that's going to be copied/overwritten/deleted. Not necessarily a great idea to backup without checking first - if you accidentally delete a photo/folder the backup copy may well go the same way ...
Posted by simonkit on 30/10/2010 - 16:42
PC OR MAC ?
And here's another vote for BOTH! Of course, none of them (two PCs and two Macs) are brand new, and the operating systems are not brand new, but the boot times are faster with the Macs. Cannot see any difference when photo-editing, but the comparison is not fair (450 mhz Mac versus 2.4 Ghz PC), an...
Posted by DoctorJeff on 01/11/2010 - 08:50
PC OR MAC ?
One thing to consider is how you organise and use your computer. I loath and detest drop-down menus with a passion. If you're like me, don't get a mac. I rarely even use the "Start" button and explains why I have over 70 short-cuts on the desktop. I have used a mac, and initially thought the ide...
Posted by Desguy on 01/11/2010 - 19:03
PC OR MAC ?
Windows 7 64bit is now supremely stable, regardless of the overly overt UI. I would say it is finally as stable as Linux and Mac. Can't comment on Linux/Mac stability, but using Win7 x64 10+ hours a day, I'd agree that it's good. Loving the UI compared with XP. However, at risk of going way off...
Posted by ChrisA on 02/11/2010 - 00:04
PC OR MAC ?
only one machine broke down and malfunctioned so often it angered me enough to put my fist through it.... the hitachi laptop with windoze me. And you know it was Windows that cause the problem? I did say "Infer what you will" truth is I no longer care. on my macs, I edit video, I edit photos, I up...
Posted by Don on 02/11/2010 - 02:18
PC OR MAC ?
I have currently a Unibody Macbook that's just over two years old and it's been the best overall package of a computer I have ever owned. I like the OS, the fact that everything is intuitive and the build quality is very good. Was expensive though, but it's lasting a lot better than any previous lap...
Posted by Jetsam1 on 02/11/2010 - 09:11
PC OR MAC ?
[quote:3496ace15f="Don"]only one machine broke down and malfunctioned so often it angered me enough to put my fist through it.... the hitachi laptop with windoze me. And you know it was Windows that cause the problem? I did say "Infer what you will" If wanted to spend my time trying to solve the ki...
Posted by Anvh on 02/11/2010 - 14:58
PC OR MAC ?
[quote:3496ace15f="Anvh"][quote:3496ace15f="Don"]only one machine broke down and malfunctioned so often it angered me enough to put my fist through it.... the hitachi laptop with windoze me. And you know it was Windows that cause the problem? I did say "Infer what you will" If wanted to spend my ti...
Posted by Don on 02/11/2010 - 15:08
PC OR MAC ?
Apple and Microsoft have very different philosphies to their customer base. Microsoft try and keep backwards compatibility and IMHO this has crippled their machines, the file system in particular, they are also very open to user upgrades, this means you can build a PC with any array of components...
Posted by Backhouse on 03/11/2010 - 09:24
PC OR MAC ?
Apple don;t give a stuff to backwards compatibility and will happily say 'stuff you' to their customer base 'we are changine something and you need to buy a new machine' This means you need to upgrade a every 3 years or so or you are obviously being left behind. it does mean as technology moves they...
Posted by adrianb on 03/11/2010 - 10:05
PC OR MAC ?
Still suspicious and locked up Firefox today. Why won't they just sell MP3's to prospective buyers like everyone else does if it wasn't malware. This one about iPhoto is from last week: A) the software does say "Back up before installing" B) the far too complicated :roll: fix usually invol...
Posted by Don on 04/11/2010 - 14:50
PC OR MAC ?
Sorry Tim I'd sooner drop the matter. It was you that started to quote dates. Yes I did :) I've said it on this forum before, I support Macs for a living, so if you are going to point out Apple's flaws - and there are plenty of them - you'd better get your facts straight. If you are going to make...
Posted by thoughton on 04/11/2010 - 16:34
Weekend photographic courses
This is what the 6scammers expect, the check will only bounce about 3 weeks to a month later at which point your bank will take back the money leaving you short of the shipping money. The best way of avoiding this fraud is not to sell your vehicle to someone who wants to pay the shipper.I hope a...
Posted by K10D on 11/11/2010 - 04:23
A gap in the market
I was asked to do it once years ago for a family, many of whose members were scattered around the globe and couldn't attend. I must say I felt a bit awkward and sort of kept back a bit.
Posted by gartmore on 04/11/2010 - 08:41
What a find, Forget all cheap to medium editing software! This is free!!!
Hi all A while back I got some help from quite a few people of a program that does Contact Sheets.:) Now, I 'bumped' in to a good friend of mine who is a Professional Freelance specialising in News Photography. :) He has the same Netbook as I got (Asus Eee PC 1001p with a 3G dongle for access...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 04/11/2010 - 12:40
