02-16-2007, 11:42 PM
YMMV, but I've found Retrospect Express to be an effective (and cheap, like $10) daily backup tool. I use iBeeZz to wake my Powerbook at 1:00 am, then iCal launches an Applescript that mounts an external Firewire HD for the backup and RE back ups my client files and all emails; then I have Chronosync back up the same data (belt and suspenders approach here), Chrono launches another Applescript to dismount the drive and then quits, after which IBeeZz puts the Powerbook back to sleep.
This setup has worked reliably for over two years, and the whole deal cost under $40.
This setup has worked reliably for over two years, and the whole deal cost under $40.