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Impression - 2.7

straightforward, reliable backup software

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All Time:	(4.0)
Version 2.7:	(4.7)
Selected Version:	2.7
Release Date:	2005-02-28
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 2.7):	376
Downloads (all versions):	16,485
Price:	$25.00

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Product Description:

Impression is a straightforward, reliable backup application that can back up directories to (and restore them from) multiple optical discs (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW) or disk images on any mounted hard drive (i.e. - iPod, FireWire drive, Newtork server, etc.).

Features include:

Full, incremental and differential backups.
Back up files and folders to restorable, hfspax-based archives ('imps') or to plain, Finder-readable file archives.
Back up to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW and disk images on any mounted hard disk (i.e. - iPod, FireWire drive, Newtork server, etc.)
Multi-session disc burning offers 'write until full' capabilities for supported optical disc formats to reduce disc waste when running multiple small or incremental backups.
Encrypt disk images with AES-128 disk encryption and keep your passwords stored safely in the OS X Keychain.
Compress disk images for local archive storage.
MD5 file checksum validation to ensure restoration accuracy.
Segment large files between two optical discs, or optionally disable this feature for plain readable file-copy archives.
'Root' user runtime authority to avoid permissions issues.
Powerful grep-based regex filename pattern exclusion system.
Bookmarked session management system.
Preflight system to verify, check validity and estimate backup routines.
Preservation of all Macintosh HFS/HFS+ file meta-data.
The ability to back up hidden and system files.
CD-RW/DVD-RW disc erasing utility.
Full, detailed logging of all application actions.
Restore individual files from 'imps' archives (hfspax-based) back in place, or to a location of your choosing.
Choose to overwrite or leave existing files in place during restoration.
Restore UNIX files with original permissions.
Provide you with a streamlined, beautiful UI to accomplish these tasks.

What's new in this version:

For full release notes, please see Impression's version history page.

Operating System Requirements:

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

Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3.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 space on a operator-definable scratch drive, estimated at runtime based on backup size

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Feedback Summary:

Version 2.7:
Overall Rating:	(4.7)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(4.7)	Price:	(4.7)

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

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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.

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