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NHP Rated PG
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Blue|Fusion Rated XXX
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Posted: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:14:41 Post Subject: |
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Well the copy function in Windows or other operating systems should work just fine. But personally, being the command line interface lover I am, I use rsync. It's a Linux/UNIX application, but can be used on Windows with the use of Cygwin.
I use it to keep files synced between my mom's Windows work computers and my home Linux server for backups. It's fast for file transfers and very good to use when you want to keep the external drive in sync with your computer if you're using it for backups.
Here's the howto for the Windows rsync I used:
http://www.gaztronics.net/rsync.php _________________ 5 home-built PCs, ASUS A6Jc Laptop, and a PowerEdge 2650 - all running Gentoo. Now if only I can get a car and plane to run it. Take a look at my Gallery! |
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NHP Rated PG
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Modulok Rated XXX
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BeerCheeze *hick*
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Posted: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:22:06 Post Subject: |
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SyncBack looks like a good choice.
OOO And B|F if you ever recommend Cygwin to anyone again, I will find you cover you in butter and honey take you to the zoo and drop you off in the bear cage.... I HATE Cygwin! Worst software EVER!
You want to do unix commands in Windows? Use : http://unxutils.sourceforge.net/. You want to run a Unix/Linux program in windows... DON'T!!! Run in on Unux/Linux! |
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Doctor Feelgood Arrrrghh!
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Posted: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:16:29 Post Subject: |
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Hi NHP!
I use SuncBack as well. The interface may look like it has too many options, but it does make things very easy. You can setup a schedule for backing up files, so it will automatically do it weekly, monthly, whatever... and only overwrite files that changed or add new files. That saves a bunch of time over copying everything again.
Not sure on iTunes copying... Still never used that and never owned an iPod! |
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BeerCheeze *hick*
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Posted: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:04:14 Post Subject: |
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Doctor Feelgood wrote: | Not sure on iTunes copying... Still never used that and never owned an iPod! |
On that note... the one I reviewed for the site. DIED. Just won't turn on any more, and I just bought Misty one for X-mas. |
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Blue|Fusion Rated XXX
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Posted: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:00:37 Post Subject: |
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Dr. EvilCheeze wrote: | OOO And B|F if you ever recommend Cygwin to anyone again, I will find you cover you in butter and honey take you to the zoo and drop you off in the bear cage.... I HATE Cygwin! Worst software EVER! |
What's wrong with it? I would have used actual Linux on the computers, but the people who use them would be lost in oblivion. _________________ 5 home-built PCs, ASUS A6Jc Laptop, and a PowerEdge 2650 - all running Gentoo. Now if only I can get a car and plane to run it. Take a look at my Gallery! |
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