[NPMUG] Time Machine and Time Capsule .... "omitting the oldest files ...."

[R_Adams]

Another point... I think it is good to format your external drive as  
bootable drive and load OSX on that drive... another level of  
flexibility added if your internal drive fails, and another option to  
allow for an easy first step repair of your internal disk.

On Apr 12, 2009, at 8:49 PM, Scott Baret wrote:

> Just to add to this--an external hard drive is a wise investment.  
> Not only will it be the optimal method of backing up with Time  
> Capsule, it also provides insurance in case your internal drive  
> fails or if your computer is lost or stolen (especially true for  
> laptop users). You may even want to buy two drives, one of which you  
> would store off-site in case your house was robbed or you had a fire  
> (I remember reading some time ago about a guy who kept a drive in a  
> safe at the bank).
>
> Scott
>
> On Apr 12, 2009, at 10:30 PM, Dave Sevick wrote:
>
>> On Apr 12, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Sallie Boggs wrote:
>>
>>> I have a time capsule with a ton of gigabites and just got a  
>>> message that it is full and will start omitting the oldest files.   
>>> Should i disconnect it and start over or what?
>>
>>