Comments on: CrashPlan Review – A flexible multi-platform backup solution

By: jeremy

jeremy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:05 +0000

I’ve performed restores from Crashplan’s servers as well as another computer I own. The restore from Crashplan’s servers was a few small documents, less then a meg. The files were restored in less than a minute after I hit the restore button. I’ve done a few larger restores from a second computer I own. These worked fine as well.

Probably the biggest advantage Crashplan offers is the ability to backup to multiple destinations. You can quickly backup to, and restore from, a second computer, usb thumb drive, or external hard drive for free. Then also to be safe backup to a different location, either a friends computer or Crashplan’s servers. Backups and restores to other locations will be slower but still work well.

By: Ginny Newsom

Ginny Newsom — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:58:25 +0000

I am wondering if you have reinstalled your data with this system. I know some programs seem great until you have to access the stored data. then the problems kick in. Have you had any experieinces with that? Thanks for your comments.
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By: JohnO

JohnO — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:54:55 +0000

Yes, thanks for the nice write-up, and especially the update! It is good to know that after many months of usage you are still satisfied with Crashplan. I intend to use it to replace Retrospect.

By: Lafe

Lafe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:39 +0000

Thank you for the write-up, and the update! I’ve been looking for an alternative to Mozy that supports Linux, and CrashPlan looks like just the thing.

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