GLOBETROTTERDK  Woah,

I just came across the following post:

"Ok. I Just googled ChronoSync... apparently the latest version,

3.3.6, not only isn't able of creating bootable volumes (backups)

(clones), it doesn't even get the file ownerships and permissions

correct on what it does copy!!!!!! What? Read that again. The

files it creates are are INCOMPLETE. They are missing some of the

most important metadata. And if they're missing that, what about

their basic data forks? Are they intact?

sigh. Gotta push this point home. Back in *** 2006 ***, Bruce

pointed us to a great review of backup softwares (url below). In

that article, ChronoSync 3.2.1 is rated ***NOT RECOMMENDED***. A

note is included that says the developers will be addressing the

ownership and permissions (and other severe) issues in an upcoming

release. So here we are, 2.5 years later, and the product STILL has

the SAME CRITICAL PROBLEMS.

  
(Version 3.3.6)

THUNDERCLAP82  I recently installed ChronosSync to sync my Mac Pro and MacBook. The software does what it claims to do with little effort. The learning curve is small... it took me roughly 15 min. to get up and running and synching only what I wanted. The only minor issue I had (and I want to be clear this has only happened once so far) is the programmed slowed way down, so much so it was barely useable. A quick reboot fixed the problem.

The only thing I'd like to see is specific app check boxes so one doesn't have to go through and find the apps specific files such as Mail and iCal. It would be a welcome addition to just check a box and have the software do this automatically.

But that's only a request and doesn't prevent the software from working as advertised. For anyone interested in synching two or more Macs this software is well worth the price.  
(Version 3.3.6)

DOUGLAS  Warning! I performed a synchronization between my Leopard MacBook Pro and my MacBook Air and most of the 5gb files I tried to sync were rendered into Unix Executable Files. Chronosync removed the extensions from these files mostly DOC, PDF and XLS and a few JPG. The only way to recover these is to manually go in and add the extension type back once I can determine what type of file it is.

Warning before you use this software!  
(Version 3.3.6)

IMINI  It's a very good application, but I DO NOT like the new installer. Dragging the app to Applications folder is the right way. This is a change in the wrong direction.  
(Version 3.3.6)

TOGGLEMEDIA  I have been looking for a replacement for Retrospect for the last year, trying different pieces of software from the freewares (iBackup) to the high end stuff (netvault) and nothing had the simplicity and functionality that I was looking for. Until I stumbled upon ChronoSync. By far the best out there...in terms of functionality and usability. My biggest gripe with the other backup vendors out there, is their inability to properly perform tasks over a network, or configure for more than one workstation in a simple intuitive manner. SuperDuper for example makes it easy to create a scheduled sync, but editing that scheduled sync is impossible and you have to create a new scheduled sync (from scratch) it if you want to make any modifications. ChronoSync has none of these problems and I am very impressed with it's stability, scheduling, archiving, syncing and general backup features.  
(Version 3.3.5)

JIMSTRONG  I've used ChronoSync for 18 months now and have been very pleased with it - I do several scheduled backups overnight from my G4 Mac to a PC over a small network, with a total backup size of around 55 Gigabytes.

I recently picked up what turned out to be a really strange error deep in the operating systems, where a couple of files would not archive. Given that this was quite a rare occurrence, EconTechnologies couldn't have been more helpful in working with me over several weeks to identify the problem and implement a solution. So this is just to say "Thanks Guys, great product and excellent support!"

Jim Strong  
(Version 3.3.5)

SLOB  I have to revise an earlier criticism I made about syncing: Chronosync does sync - accurately and effectively once all the options are configured.

My earlier problem (and I bet I'm not the first or last) was in using Apple's Migration Assistant to save time & trouble but keeping the old machine on in what became a schizoid network. Once the new machine was reinstalled from scratch and apps and docs imported permissions, or whatever it was, no longer conflicted.

This should be of note to the developers because as said others have suffered the same unresolved issues. I'm sure they shook their heads at my complaint but I have to repeat - these things happen and registered users are usually not experts or programmers, which is why we write in with sometimes exasperating problems, so please - don't brush us off too quickly eh?

There are a lot of configurable options which is good, but the program needs some time to go through all those choices. Take your time there - it's usually worth it. There do remain a few conflicts in syncing, maybe to do with dates, it seems, which offer no obvious solution except to delete one of the offending files and resync.

Chronosync works over the personal file sharing protocol which is sidestepped by other syncing programs like Slingshot and iGet I'd turned to before sorting this out, so it has to actually mount and then dismount network volumes which other protocols don't have to. A bit clunky but no big deal. The others have their clunky sides too.

I also like the background scheduler so that Chronosync doesn't have to actually be running for jobs to be done.

So to sum up - once it's set up with all its options there's no better deal, imo, for backing up on a single machine and/or keeping a desktop and very mobile laptop in sync.

.. at least until Apple unties iSync from the lousy dotmac for its multi machine purchasers.  
(Version 3.3.5)

ED RENAUD  I have received the information I requested from technical support and it appears there was an e-mail mix-up with an initial prompt response. My apologies for losing patience. The software itself is really flexible, powerful and what I was looking for. Thanks!  
(Version 3.3.4)

ED RENAUD  I have tried a number of options (and actually also own both Tri-Backup and Synk Pro) but concluded from the demo that ChronoSync had the features and user interface I really wanted. I ordered it quite promptly.

My only disappointment is that last Friday I requested instructions on how to access Administrative mode using their form, after reading through their FAQ and have yet to receive these instructions. I have followed up on my request once a day since Monday without as much as an acknowledgement.

I really need this info as we share documents on an OS X server but I am the only one having purchased ChronoSync to facilitate my life. According to my tests, all works well when I am the only user, but when others create content it seems I would require Administrative mode access.

I hope someone gets back to me soon, otherwise this will prove quite useless.  
(Version 3.3.4)

LOVING  THANK U  
(Version 3.3.4)