Time Machine Error
Originally uploaded by kms007
Riddle me this: If the back-up requires 1.4GB and only 2.2 GB are available, shouldn’t it be able to back-up? Another ridiculous error (bug?)
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Hey,
you should always remember: “It’s not a bug — it’s a feature!”
Well! This is a common issue with the native Windows Backup program and all third party backup programs available!
I remember reading that it has to do with the space required for creating a temporary image in the Temp folder which is then simultaneously compressed in realtime to create the final backup file! So ideally unless you are aiming for an uncompressed backup, it is recommended that you have at least twice as much space free as is the size of the files you need to backup!
But this is Windows talk! I dunno if it applies to Mac OSX.
it just works!
that makes sense, John… too bad I don’t have a larger drive to test it on. :(