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Can I keep two different computers in sync?
I have two computers- a big iMac G5 at home and a G4 Powerbook laptop to use when travelling. I want to have exactly the same information on both, so that any changes made on one are mirrored on the other- and I would like the changes to be foolproof (i.e. proof against my foolishness) and as automated as possible. At the moment, I always carry a full back-up on a small hard drive, as I don't always want to bring the laptop home.
Can I use SuperDuper to do this? Neither iSync nor Backup are reliable enough. I am currently using Sandbox on the home machine, which is an excellent idea but seems to complicate copying files from one machine to another.http://www.shirt-pocket.com/forums/n...newthread&f=6# |
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We're really not designed to "synchronize" machines, Peter. While you *could* copy from a Power PC Mac to another and back, I don't think it would necessarily prove "foolproof" because we're always going to let the source machine "win".
Sorry to disappoint!
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It depends. If you make a mistake and update a file on the other Mac that you want to keep, you'll lose it.
So, it's not a "sync": it's a total replacement of one Mac's disk with the other Mac's disk. If that's what you want -- then we'll work.
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"sync" PowerPc and Macintel
Hello Dave, hello everyone.
I'm not starting a new thread since I have the same question (almost). I have a brand new black MacBook which is now my main computer at home. I still have my Powerbook 12" that I still carry to work, because of its size and I don't have a protective sleeve for the MacBook yet. I would like this Powerbook as "synced" as possible to my MacBook. I understand that "syncing" per se is not a feature of SuperDuper! I was considering using Chronosync or other apps, but it appeared to me that a "full sync" between a PowerPC and a Macintel would not necessarily be a good idea, because of the different versions of the Applications (and of the System itself). So I changed my mind and still consider using SD! What would you say Dave if I'd do this : connect my Powerbook to my MacBook via firewire and start it in Target Mode. Launch SD! and choose to BackUp User Files - Smart Update. Do you think 1° it's a good strategy ? 2° the best one to keep two computers as similar as possible ? Thank you so much (as always) |
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No -- do not do this. It'll delete everything but your User files. Remember: Smart Update is just like erase-then-copy, but faster.
We're not currently designed to do this kind of sync... forcing this particular square peg into the round hole is bound to create unhappiness!
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