Hi, This is the first time I�ve written to imac_list, so I�m not sure if what I�ve written below is too short, too long, not relevant, or just too stupid to be accepted. But it is a genuine question and if I could get some help, it would really be appreciated.
I recently read an article my Charles Moore on his Miscellaneous Ramblings entitled �Redux 2.6.2 File Backup Software Released as Freeware� written on 1st Feb, 2000. In that article he says, �Redux offers a rich backup feature set, including incremental backups, filtering to selectively backup just a few files or entire volumes, scheduled backups, an easy to understand scripting language, and straightforward retrieval of archived information. Redux will backup files to any desktop-mountable device, including external hard drives and removable storage media.� This sounded just what I had been looking for, so I downloaded the file. My problem is this: When I run "Redux", it opens a window saying, "Welcome to Redux. Do you wish to Backup or to Restore a disk?� When I click on the "Backup" button, another window appears where you can choose the source and target disk. There does not seem to be any way of choosing a file or folder except the Hard Drive as the Source Disk. How can I get it to select a file or folder? In the preferences under the Edit menu, there are four options with each option having a number of check boxes. None of options allow me to do any filtering or scheduling as others have written it can do. I sent an email to Mr Charles Moore, but he wasn�t able to help me (He was the one who suggested I seek help in a forum such as this). Written testimonies by others (in Moore�s article) seem to suggest it is easy to use and needs no instructions. Well I seem to have no end of trouble getting mine to do what they say it is supposed to do. Either I don't have the full application downloaded (it says I have Redux 2.6.2(PPC) version) or I can't understand how to use it. I admit I�m no expert, but I don�t consider my self a novice either. I'd really appreciate some help. Michael. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
