 | Jul 20 2009 |
TAPPER I have been using this backup utility for over 5 years and love its simplicity and efficiency. It allows scheduling, items to exclude, and many other essential features. My backup application of choice.
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 | Dec 4 2007 |
NEALNT I found that customer support was not very good. Basically all they did was refer me to their FAQ. They bailed out on me on the problem I was having with the software.
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| Nov 8 2007 |
MD07 I am SO glad to see this application updated for Leopard. There are a lot of really great backup solutions out right now and it can be tricky finding the perfect one for your needs. Deja Vu has never let me down. I use it regularly to backup to an AFP share and I really like how it doesn't hide anything or do any kind of sub-folder witchcraft with my files. I tried Time Machine, Synk, Superduper, Carbon Copy Cloner, and Crashplan, and I just like the way Deja Vu works better than the rest. The only reason I would give this a 4 instead of a 5 for features is because I don't think there is a way to make a bootable backup. This isn't too much of a problem for me since a lot of the software I use needs to be re-installed or re-authorized even with a bootable backup anyway. You can make a bootable clone of your drive with Disk Utility anyway.
(Version 3.4) | |
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 | Nov 12 2007 |
PINLO > I don't think there is a way to make a bootable backup Deja Vu can indeed make bootable backups: http://propagandaprod.com/help.html#how_to_clone
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| Nov 6 2007 |
BOLOBAR I emailed the developer and he said it looked good and he should have something this week. I think I would hold off until he has an update. | |
| Jul 22 2007 |
TIM27 It's been a year and this is still in beta??? Come on guys!
(Version 3.3b10) | |
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| Aug 6 2006 |
JAGOOAH A nifty little app that does exactly what it says it will, and does it well! Heartily recommended, whether you have a PPC or Intel Mac.
(Version 3.3b10) | |
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| Sep 9 2005 |
ME Switched to SYNK years ago and haven't looked back. But I agree that DejaVu is awesome. Thanks for giving us a great software package.
(Version 3.2) | |
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| Jul 20 2005 |
ANONYMOUS Simply the best backup I've used for OsX, but I have to agree that Folder Exculsion is a must have addition.
(Version 3.1) | |
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| May 10 2005 |
A NONY MOUSE Very good preference pane for backup. Runs unobtrusively in the background, very reliable. And it gets better with every release. One of the "must haves" on every OS X machine.
(Version 3.1) | |
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| May 6 2005 |
ANONYMOUS Still NO folder exclusions!
(Version 3.1) | |
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| May 6 2005 |
ANONYMOUS Great piece of software, but i am going to stick with SilverKeeper since Deja vu doesn't have the ability to exclude files and the fact that it takes up 95% of my cpu.
(Version 3.1) | |
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| May 5 2005 |
JEFF Excellent software. Worked perfectly with Tiger. Safety Net Archive is a welcome addition. The only backup software I found that preserves icons placed on folders (copy/paste).
(Version 3.1) | |
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| May 5 2005 |
TNH There is a tiger compatible release now. They actually charge you about 10 dollars to upgrade to it if you have a 2.x version or if you purchased it with roxio products. IMHO, it's a waste of money. I'd give them credit if they didn't charge people for a minor change when those people already have paid (whether directly or when purchasing third party software) for the product. If the developers didn't get a good deal or gave away a licensed version for free w/ the bundled distribution then they need a better business plan instead of burning users who think they are buying a decent program. So lets review...Deja Vu is like freeware things (Disk Utility restore or CCC). Instead of being an app it's a preference pane. OK fine, that's good. It's got a reasonable gui. Cool. It even uses a psync module just like CCC. Ok..and you want us to pay you in the first place, let alone pay to upgrade. It does what it says it does, can corrupt your files (test old archives and password protected ones) just like any other free or cheap backup solution, possibly excluding restore from Disk Utility (which takes a long time). Overall it works, but on the shoulders of others.
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| Apr 28 2005 |
ANONYMOUS Wish they would have posted a Tiger compatible release by now. Not a big fan of this: coming out shortly after or soon or, ??? Good software. Will continue to use it, but get a version that works out please....
(Version 3.0.2) | |
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| Dec 26 2004 |
ANONYMOUS Simple to use. The best!
(Version 3.0.2) | |
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| Oct 25 2004 |
M. ANDERSON I downloaded 3.0.2 after using version 2.0, and after using it a few times, decided to purchase the software. I purchased the software a week ago through Kagi and HAVE NOT RECIEVED a registration code, even though it is promised within the hour. So, I've given Kagi and the developer $25 for nothing. Oh yeah, no one has returned my email inquiry either. That's why I'm taking my message public. Hopefully someone will hear me.
(Version 3.0.2) | |
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 | Nov 18 2004 |
ANONYMOUS It's the very first question answered on the support page. Please have a look: http://propagandaprod.com/support.html
(Version 3.0.2) | |
| Sep 14 2004 |
JONATHAN DALE A rather simplistic front end to psync which is hardly worth $24.95, since: 1. It is not clear whether the Options (preferences/schedules/notifications, etc.) apply to all of the backups that you have defined or to just the currently selected. 2. it is not possible to define multiple auto-connects in case you have 2 backups which mount different volumes. 3. There is no way to apply inclusion/exclusion filters (which psync supports). If these issues were addressed, it would be a worthwhile backup program.
(Version 3.0.2) | |
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| Sep 15 2004 |
JEFF psync -> 426 lines of code DV backup script -> 600 lines code DV does a *lot* more than simply call psync. Have a look at the backup script and see for yourself. Folder exclusions in DV are not a realistic possibility until they are path-based. (Right now they are keyword-based, making it next to impossible to calculate required disk space on the destination.) Thanks for your feedback!
(Version 3.0.2) | |
| Sep 14 2004 |
ANONYMOUS on OS X 10..3.5 i'm still using version 1.4.1 which is, i believe, the last freeware version of this little gem. the later versions do a whole lot more, of course. thanks to the developer for not making version 1.4.1 expire. at least it hasn't yet. maybe it will. whatever.
(Version 3.0.2) | |
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| Sep 14 2004 |
it has gotten kinda pricey
(Version 3.0.2) | |
| Sep 12 2004 |
ANONYMOUS Best backup program I have ever used. Simple to setup either automatic or manual backups (or both). Whenever I've had a question, the developer has been very responsive. Highly recommended.
(Version 3.0) | |
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| Sep 11 2004 |
ALEX I paid for this software and I always had problems with it. The developer never replied to any of my emails, and now they're charging for an upgrade????
(Version 3.0) | |
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| Sep 11 2004 |
JEFF I always respond to emails containing problems or questions. Maybe I never received your emails? (It does happen.)
(Version 3.0) | |
| Sep 12 2004 |
MAC I don't believe you. These folks are great at responding. The product is trouble free for the rest of us, so maybe the prob is YOU!
(Version 3.0) | |
| Oct 11 2004 |
ANNALISA ZAMPINI I Have Payed the program and after 30 days expired asking new serial, Why?
(Version 3.0.2) | |
| Apr 11 2004 |
DILBERT A really nice GUI for psync. Best of all is the support you can get from jeff at the forums at www.propagandaprod.com
(Version 2.6.2) | |
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| Apr 3 2004 |
KIWIGRAY I had a problem writing directly to a CD but the developer emailed me specific instructions and it worked just fine. I am sure this will go from strength to strenght. Worthy of support.
(Version 2.6.1) | |
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| Apr 3 2004 |
GRADUS It should be noted that Toast 6 users who got Deja Vu bundled with Toast should not update to version 2.6.1. unless they want to pay for it. The app will now unregister itself and switch to demo mode. Somehow sneaky behaviour - after all, previous bugfix releases were free - but the upgrade price for Toast users is only $10, which seems fair enough for such a useful app.
(Version 2.6.1) | |
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| Apr 3 2004 |
PROPAGANDA PRODUCTIONS It should be noted that this is mentioned in the installer on the 'Important Information' page.
(Version 2.6.1) | |
| Mar 6 2004 |
ANONYMOUS Propaganda Productions, You are correct with your suggestion to click "Schedule." I discovered this after posting my comment. It DID take over an hour for backups until I clicked "Schedule." All is well. Great application. Thanks. | |
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| Mar 5 2004 |
BUBBA I don't know of a better backup solution for Mac OS X. I have used Deja Vu for many months now and it has performed flawlessly.
(Version 2.6) | |
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| Feb 18 2004 |
MAC ON A MAC Deja Vu worked perfectly with Jaguar. Since upgrading to Panther, it is slow and backs up files and folders not selected. Back ups take nearly an hour. Used to take five minutes.
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Mar 2 2004 |
PROPAGANDA PRODUCTIONS Mac on a Mac: You need to click the 'Schedule' button whenever you make changes within Deja Vu. (This acts like an 'Apply' button.) Regarding speed: Depending on how much data you're backing up, you can shorten your backup times by unchecking 'Show backup progress' in the Options-General tab. I find your comment that a 5 minute Jaguar backup now takes an hour under Panther to be a bit suspicious. If this is truly accurate (rather than a gross exaggeration), then I'd say there are other problems with your system.
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| Jan 24 2004 |
ANONYMOUS with panther and a firewire drive it starts and then seems to stop, though the menu bar icon *say* it's in progress. the computer does not hang but the app does - i've tried several times with no luck...
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Jan 13 2004 |
HERB I have used Retrospect Express for years. Deja Vu is simpler to use, is cheaper, and much faster for backups from System 10.28.
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Dec 19 2003 |
CHANGWEI Great backup application. It does everything I want. Thanks!!
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Dec 3 2003 |
THE PRICE IS RIGHT This is good stuff for the price. Also, if you are a Toast 6 and Panther owner you should download this version.
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Dec 3 2003 |
KEN - BURBANK CA This is a great intuitive product and has made my life better. It's just so simple to use yet still loaded with features. Works flawlessly for me using an external firewire drive for backup.
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Nov 21 2003 |
ERIK HEERLEIN Excellent support from the Developer.
(Version 2.5.1) | |
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| Nov 18 2003 |
MICHAEL WELSH Deja Vu is the answer for those of us who need to back up a few critical files. I have found it to be extremely useful, well-behaved and easy to use. Excellent throughout.
(Version 2.5.1) | |
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| Nov 3 2003 |
PROPAGANDA PRODUCTIONS An updater which provides Panther compatibility may be downloaded from this page: http://propagandaprod.com/dejavu.html
(Version 2.5) | |
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| Oct 1 2003 |
ERIC JOHNSON Deja Vu 2.5 is a real delight, particularly after painfully thrashing around with Retrospect as I attempted to backup files to Orb 2.2GB disks. Deja Vu is a no-brainer to use and is absolutely worth the $15 shareware fee.
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| Aug 31 2003 |
MAC USER SINE 1984 My data is backed up every night at 1:00 AM. This program is a pleasure to use and operates seamlesly. One of the best software bargins for os X.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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| Jun 27 2003 |
FREEFROG Perfect background backup tool. Inexpensive and unobtrusive. This latest version has some nice feature additions.
(Version 2.4) | |
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| Dec 21 2002 |
ANONYMOUS Well, it's not free anymore, but I use it every day to backup to my firewire drive. As far as I know it works every time, invisibly, wether I'm logged in or not, and that's cool. "Times are tough" all over, indeed. I won't be buying this til WAY after the holidays.
(Version 2.2.1) | |
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| Dec 8 2002 |
MACGIZMO This little pref pane is awesome for those of us who don't need full blown "retrospect" backups. Very simple to use and works perfectly.
(Version 2.1) | |
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