[kman42]

Does anyone have recommendations for a good backup solution? I just bought a new external hard drive to make frequent backups more convenient. Previously I had just been copying files to DVD periodically but I found this a pain to keep up with on a regular basis.

I just tried out Apple's Backup, but its UI seems unresponsive and it doesn't seem to support multiple backup scenarios. For instance, I would like to backup my home folder daily just to keep any new documents backed up. I would like to backup my photos and music (in a shared folder so my wife can use them from her acct as well) on a less frequent basis, say every week or month. Also, it really slows down the system when it is backing up.

Any suggestions?

kman

[DoFa]

Super Duper gets my vote. Amazing support. Author usualy writes back within the hour. Great app at good price $20. Does clones, b/u and syncs.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22126

[SpaceMonkey]

I use Synk. I find it very easy to use, and with great support from the developer. I have a fairly simple backup schedule though, so I can't vouch for it's usefulness in more complex systems.