Lee, Thanks so much!! I have never used FileVault due to negative press, but maybe that pertained to earlier versions of the OS.
If you use FileVault then isn't every file on the computer encrypted? If so, to use the file I guess FileVault instantly restores it on the fly or is there a latency? Is there a way to "choose" the files you want encrypted for some of the work we do does not need to be encrypted. I guess the only advantage to Retrospect is the files are encrypted on the backup but not the computer, however if you ever have to take the computer in for repair then you would have some protection but Apple would have to know the password in order to work on it so I guess you have to trust them not to snoop. For those of us that have REALLY embraced the digital lifestyle there are so many advantages but there are also some drawbacks. Thank you again for your help. John On Feb 3, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Lee Larson wrote: > On Feb 3, 2011, at 7:56 AM, John Robinson wrote: > >> I know Retrospect allows encrypted backups, but in looking at this software >> it seems a little daunting but I am just going to have to take the time to >> learn it for I can't stand the idea of sending all my financial records, >> brokerage accounts, correspondences, photo's, emails, EVERYTHING to someone >> that could decide to take a look. > > > Time Machine works with FileVault turned on. The trick is that you have to > log out before TM will back up your home directory. The backup image is then > strongly encrypted. I'd suggest only doing this with Snow Leopard because the > older versions create huge archives in a hurry. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup _______________________________________________ MacGroup mailing list [email protected] http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
