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Impression - 1.81

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All Time:	(4.0)
Version 1.81:	(4.7)
Selected Version:	1.81
Release Date:	2003-11-21
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 1.81):	566
Downloads (all versions):	16,481
Price:	$25.00

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Product Description:

Impression is a backup application for Mac OS X, offering a reliable utility that backs up data to and restores it from CDs, DVDs or hard drives.

Features include:

Cocoa-based application, GUI backup and restore operations. Beautiful, streamlined interface.
Impression offers the ability to back up small or large file sets to multiple optical discs (CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R) or to disk images on locally mounted media.
Archives can be written to pax archives using the open-standard hfspax tool or simply file-copied to the backup destination.
Backup session information is saved and managed and incremental/differential backups can be based on previous backups with just an extra click.
Advanced tools include disk image compression options, grep-compliant regex pattern file exclusions and MD5 file checksum file validation to offer significant "peace of mind" after restoration.
Large files are segmented between discs and can be rejoined automatically when restoring from hfspax archives, or manually when restoring from file copy-based archives.
Files can be restored back into place or to a location of the operator's choosing. Permissions can be preserved and files can optionally be overwritten.
A handy CD-RW disc erasing utility is included.
Thorough error checking and clear prompt and logging messages are used throughout the application.

What's new in this version:

Fixed a bug when running under OS X 10.3, a.k.a. "Panther", in which the application would crash when one of Impression's registered file types was double-clicked or drag-and-dropped over Impression's icon. This fix also takes care of the crash that occurred under OS X 10.3 after segmented files had been rejoined.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2.x or 10.3.x
BSD subsystem (part of a default OS X install)
iTunes/Disc Burner-supported CD-R/W or DVD-R drive (if archiving to CD/DVD)
Free drive space on the startup drive, computed at runtime based on backup size

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.81:
Overall Rating:	(4.7)	Features:	(4.7)	Support:	(4.7)
Ease of Use:	(4.7)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(4.3)

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Gone bye bye - Version: 3.0, 6/4/2006 06:50PM PST

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CVB

I’m using Impression 3.0 (93) on a Powerbook G4 1.25. I’ve used older versions for about 19 months now. Considering this software is no longer in development or being supported I hope Impression 3.0 continues to cruise along with Mac OS 10.5+ and play nice long into the future.

CVB

Gone by by - Version: 3.0, 6/4/2006 06:44PM PST

CVB

Problem at end of Burn/Verification - EVERY TIME - Version: 2.81, 11/12/2005 08:42AM PST

Truth w Christ

I have been unable to get past the first DVD (1 of 27) in my attempt to archive data.

Impression does all the right stuff - until at the end of "verify burn", it says there was / is an error in my optical drive. I use a dual 2.7 G5 and have never had any problems w my optical drive.

I tried an alternate burner (external Pioneer) and it also gets same error!

PLEASE FIX - This App is needed! Thanks

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Mac OS X 10.4.3 broke Impression's ability to burn discs; fix available