The other thing I just want to add about Dropbox not being a backup tool is that as its a sync tool it replicates what it sees. So if it DOES die I can restore everything back as it was using that system. But I also use iDrive backup which mirrors my whole drive as a backup. I can also restore for 120 days (as a Professional customer - 30 days for Plus). But, because I sync across all systems if my Mac died I have a version on the MacBook and viceversa. So, when I edit or update anything (on iMac, website or MacBook) it is done inside of the Dropbox folder and so syncs changes to every other connected device. Here I have all of my documents saved in to Dropbox and running within that folder. What I STRONGLY SUGGEST is you add Dropbox in as a backup medium across other backup systems. When you update the files elsewhere (or inside of Dropbox online etc.) they will NOT update or change them elsewhere. It simply wouldnt work.Īlso, by copying the files over you on to Dropbox all that happens is you have a copy of the files. So, if your machine DID die you couldnt use it to create a new one.
It doesnt copy the links, settings or setup info. When you've dragged and dropped the folders in to Dropbox you've created a copy of the folder and thats it. It really shouldnt be regarded as one - at least not on its own.
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