Chapter 13. Back Up Your Files
Since your iDisk is always available as a network volume (at least as long as you're connected to the Internet), and since its contents are inherently offsite, iDisk has an obvious attraction as a repository for backups. Apple even provides MobileMe users with a free utility (imaginatively named Backup) to assist in this process.
But, as online storage services go, you can do better than iDisk for backup. And as backup programs go, Backup is not near the top of my list. In short, while I'm all in favor of online backups in theory, I suggest not using Backup; and, depending on your needs, perhaps not using your iDisk, either. I explain why in this section.
Use iDisk for Backups (or Not)
Since data on your iDisk is stored ...
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