Chapter 3. Consider Special Backup Needs
Although duplicates and versioned backups cover most situations the typical user will encounter, some people have special backup needs that don't quite fit the mold. I'm thinking, for example, of users with large numbers of digital photos and those who work extensively with the huge files required for digital video or pro audio applications. Other special needs may include using version-control software to save copies of your files more frequently than versioned backups would permit, backing up your data (especially photos) while traveling, and backing up Windows volumes on Intel-based Macs. All these situations may require additional steps beyond conventional duplicates and versioned backups.
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