Carbonite - Mac review

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• Thank you for the positive review of Carbonite’s Mac version. A couple of comments: First, you’re right about the order in which things get backed up. In general we back up smaller files first. Regarding the “downside” that you reported, it looks like your backup is growing, but it actually is not. If you have the same file in two directories, Carbonite deduplicates and only stores one copy. But both copies will show as “backed up.” If you remove a file from your Mac, it will still be in the backup for 30 days – enough time for you to change your mind if you accidentally delete something. So your backup actually doesn’t grow over time. Eventually it is reconciled with what’s on your Mac.
  
  Regards,
  
  Dave Friend, CEO,
  Carbonite, Inc.
  Posted by Dave Friend, USA
• UK users can get 40% cashback on Carbonite through Quidco Posted by Pug, UK
• Dave - thanks for pointing that out. I've added a small update to the article to reflect your comment. Posted by chrishall, United Kingdom
• Carbonite is a sponsor of Rush Limbaugh. Consider where your money is going before making a purchase.
  
  
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• billybobdiddly, if anything that would be a plus for getting this service in my book. I guess some people have to politicize everything... Posted by W.P. Wily, USA