Appendix C. A Retrospect Primer
Throughout this book, I’ve sung the praises of Retrospect, the well-known backup software from EMC Insignia (formerly from Dantz). It’s my main backup tool (though I do use other software for certain tasks). Although I’ve tried every backup program I can get my hands on, I haven’t encountered anything that impressed me enough to tempt me away from Retrospect.
And yet, I’m well aware—believe me—of Retrospect’s shortcomings. I get email all the time from people who find it inscrutable. I’ve read many complaints about Retrospect on Web sites and discussion lists. And I’ve encountered numerous problems myself. But although Retrospect surely has some bugs and limitations, its biggest problem is the user interface. It’s ...
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