Windows XP file backup

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Triexa, Jan 14, 2007.

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    I am bad with keeping older versions of some of my work, and as a result I will sometimes make a stupid mistake, save it, and have no previous version to go to.

    Does anyone have a good backup system or use a tool that creates backups/version history of files?

    I can't believe I have already waited this long to find a solution... :(
     
    Triexa, Jan 14, 2007 IP
  2. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #2
    If it's documents, why not use Google docs?
     
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  3. Triexa

    Triexa Active Member

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    Images, PHP scripts, javascript, other files...
     
    Triexa, Jan 14, 2007 IP
  4. vvoole

    vvoole Peon

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    maybe it's better to get portable drive? (usb harddrive)
     
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Agreed..
    Buy a portable drive and make a backup over it.
     
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  6. TwistMyArm

    TwistMyArm Peon

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    Or just set up your own CVS / Subversion server locally?
     
    TwistMyArm, Jan 15, 2007 IP
  7. Triexa

    Triexa Active Member

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    Explain? :)
     
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  8. TwistMyArm

    TwistMyArm Peon

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    CVS and Subversion are source control servers: you essentially 'check out' a file when you're about to change it then 'check in' that file after making the change. The source control server will basically keep track of the changes between each version allowing you to 'roll back' to a previous version.

    You could install one or the other (I'd recommend Subversion) on your computer then just do that...
     
    TwistMyArm, Jan 15, 2007 IP