On 12/11/07 (19:22) Richard said: >I respectfully disagree. > >First, my experience with SuperDuper is different from yours. It >automatically backs up my disk drive while PowerMail is running. I have >no problems restoring my mail.
Fair enough, but this does go against the recommended practice, which is to close down any database prior to backup. Maybe you've been lucky with your data integrity, but I still prefer the safer option -- backups being as important as they are. Your other points I don't necessarily disagree with, but the fact remains that I have to close down Powermail prior to making a backup (if I wish to do so safely, as noted above) and that messes with my workflow. Note that the issue of having multiple backups of the database file is not my main concern (although I would prefer a better solution); my workflow is the hot topic for me. If powermail provided an option to retain the contents of the Recent Mail Window between PM sessions then my backup problems would largely evaporate. Smart Folders would also be a viable solution -- perhaps a better one, in fact. Without coming to a definitive conclusion about whose 'fault' it is, the fact remains (for myself, if not for others) that using Powermail as my email client makes it difficult to implement a rigorous backup strategy. Rick -- G5 2GHz x2 :: 2GB RAM :: 10.4.9 :: PM 5.5.2 :: 3 pane mode
