I've created a daily scheduled backup. Now I realize I want to add one more folder to that backup. So far as I can tell, this means creating a new scheduled backup, and re-creating the backup set from scratch.
I hope this isn't true, because that's no kind of user interface. (And that probably comes across as harsh, but really I like Cyphertite.) (And also, the new Windows Cyphertite 2.0 is miles ahead of the old one in ease of use, so applause there.)
Anyway, I feel that basic functionality (based on similar products and similar tasks) should include the ability to:
Modify an existing scheduled backup (change the files/folders, or change the schedule);
Duplicate an existing scheduled backup (to then modify it, and have both).
Have a scheduled backup that isn't currently active, but which I can turn back on some day.
One suggestion: have some people who aren't developers use some of the competition for a while -- Mozy, Carbonite, IDrive, Crashplan, etc. -- and keep track of what tasks they want to be able to do, and the good and bad aspects of using those tools. Then steal all the good UI features for Cyphertite
A more general comment is that I like Cyphertite, but it feels too much like it was created by developers for developers. Which is okay unless you want other users too. (Note: using Github to solicit feedback on desired features? That's another by-developers-for-developers thing.)
I'm using the Windows GUI, here.
I've created a daily scheduled backup. Now I realize I want to add one more folder to that backup. So far as I can tell, this means creating a new scheduled backup, and re-creating the backup set from scratch.
I hope this isn't true, because that's no kind of user interface. (And that probably comes across as harsh, but really I like Cyphertite.) (And also, the new Windows Cyphertite 2.0 is miles ahead of the old one in ease of use, so applause there.)
Anyway, I feel that basic functionality (based on similar products and similar tasks) should include the ability to:
One suggestion: have some people who aren't developers use some of the competition for a while -- Mozy, Carbonite, IDrive, Crashplan, etc. -- and keep track of what tasks they want to be able to do, and the good and bad aspects of using those tools. Then steal all the good UI features for Cyphertite
A more general comment is that I like Cyphertite, but it feels too much like it was created by developers for developers. Which is okay unless you want other users too. (Note: using Github to solicit feedback on desired features? That's another by-developers-for-developers thing.)
Thanks for your attention,