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"Easy tool!"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.9.17
Pros
very easy to use
Cons
not fully documented, though self-explaining
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"Too cryptic.... needs better documentation"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.9.10
Pros
Comparatively speaking unable to find
Cons
Needs much better instructions/documentation
Summary
Check out other free backup software.
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"Great little backup tool!"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.9.8
Pros
very easy to use!
Cons
documentation is poor
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"Just what the average home user needs! Simple & quick."
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Pros
Fast
Simple
Full control over Source / target
Access to backup is direct. (Compression is really irrelevant these days.
Versions
Free - can't believe it! (everyone who continues to use it should donate)Cons
Just started using it - don't know how reliable (very important) it is.
Lack of many other options is seen as a con by some (I think it is a strength)Summary
Just think about what the average home user needs for backup -
YOU choose the folders you need to backup, then have them independently stored in a different location IN REAL TIME - simple! Exactly what Yadis Backup does without a fuss!
All the other options offered (or forced on you) by other programs are impractical eg.
Schedules (think about it - pretty useless in the home situation),
compression (storage is cheap - you don't need to compress & worry about your compressed file not opening later),
encryption (your source files are rarely encrypted so why the backup), etc.
Having versions is, however, a very practical thing as it actually enhances functionality of document management of the source files.
Just take a moment to think of what you really need from a backup program - it's all here!!
I really think that this is a very good, no frills, practical solution for "document backup" for the home user. I have not found any problems with it so far. Using it on XP pro & backing up to a NAS (D-link DNS-323). Backs-up even if source file is still open.
There is a note that a manual check should be made of backups periodically - don't know how one is expected to do that without using another program - does this question the reliability of this product (I hope not) - guess I'll find out after using it for a bit. -
"Well, it works perfect!"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Pros
Easy. ...and it has versioning.
Cons
No. not yet.
Summary
Good program. Try it! (Maybe people want more features.)
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"Fabulous program!"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Pros
The main thing to like about this program is that your files are backed up in real time. You create or edit a file in a watched folder and it is immediately backed up to your backup location (even to an FTP site!). It has already saved me when the power was out and I had backed up to an external portable HD. A must have program, IMHO.
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"Not what I wanted"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Cons
Could not do auto backup in Vista. Lack of documentation did not help.
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"It seems to do nothing"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Pros
It doesn't seem to do anything! (And 1 star is only because CNET doesn't allow 0 star ratings!)
Cons
Well, I installed it, let it run, and nothing seems to happen - there's no help file or tutorial and it's just sitting on my taskbar and system tray doing apparently very little.
I've uninstalled.
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"In one word great"
Version: Yadis Backup 1.6.5
Pros
I've been using it for a month now I've looked for and tried several backup programmes Yadis is great and the easiest one so far so I won't be looking anymore, I'd recommend it highly, so give it a try.
DG Manchester UK
Cons
No problems.
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