Backup tools are like chocolate croissants: you can’t have too many. While we’re big fans of the SuperDuper!, we like to think that backup software is a very personal thing; it’s not just one-size-fits-all. Those looking for an alternative might consider the venerable Carbon Copy Cloner, which has today been revved to a spiffy new version 3.0.
It’s been a long trek to this newest of versions for CCC’s creator, Mike Bombich, but the result is worth the wait. Carbon Copy Cloner 3.0 has more features than your local multiplex, including advanced scheduling, the ability to backup to another Mac on your network, full-blown synchronization, and support for block-level disk-to-disk clones. The interface has also changed a bit, taking on a simpler, more efficient interface that makes it clear what your actions will do.
Best of all, the new version is a Universal Binary and, as with prior versions, it’s released as a full-featured trial. If you like it, be sure to drop a little cash in Mr. Bombich’s tip jar.
MacUser is your source for news, info, and opinion about Apple, the Mac, and the iPod. Our dedicated team of bloggers covers everything that is relevant to Mac users — and, okay, some stuff that’s not quite relevant, but is still a lot of fun.
V. 2.3 was 2Mb
V. 3.0 is 5Mb!!
This IS the cloning tool par excellence!