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DataDaddy MAC Tech Release Software

DataDaddy are delighted to announce the launch of our new DataDaddy for Mac tech preview, a new version of the DataDaddy desktop software developed specially for Mac.

DataDaddy for Mac does almost everything that the Windows application does, it adds a new volume to your Mac for access to your DataDaddy Briefcase, and it lets you right click on any folder in your Mac home directory to back it up.

To download the DataDaddy for Mac tech preview, click here

Please note: The livedrive briefcase will not work if you are using a 64 bit kernel

Questions

Is there a MAC version of Livedrive Restore?
Yes, the Livedrive Restore technology is built into the MAC client. No separate download required.

Why is there a path limit of ~256 characters?
The Mac client uses the Windows client running under Mono (which has this restriction). We are working to change the Windows client to support standard Mac OS X path lengths.

Why don't you support ACL's, resource forks, symlinks and extended attributes?
This release is focused on document backup (to allow us to release it sooner). We are working to address these limitations for the full release.

I've quit the Livedrive for Mac application and the Briefcase volume icon hasn't been removed from my desktop?
This shouldn't happen (it could happen if the Livedrive for Mac applications crashes) but if it does right click on the volume icon and select Eject. Alternatively drag the volume icon to the eject icon in your dock.

After an update I don't see any Livedrive Finder badges?
If you've performed an update you will need to restart for Finder badges to be displayed. If you are running on a 64-bit Intel machine you will need Mac OS X 10.6.3.

I notice you have some limited Applescript support?
This is primarily intended for testing but could also be used to automate user configuration (auto complete the setup process). Depending on user feedback we may consider extending this if it would provide useful functionality (please let us know!)

Why don't Livedrive service menu items work?
Have you restarted or logged out/in after putting 'Livedrive Client.app' in your Applications folder?

How do I uninstall Livedrive for Mac?
Currently we don't have an uninstaller. This will be addressed. If you wish to completely remove Livedrive for Mac remove all files from the following locations (an administrator password will be required for some items).

/Library/Application Support/Livedrive/

/Applications/Livedrive Client.app

/Library/Preferences/com.livedrive.livedriveapp.plist

Cache Directory (contains your cached Livedrive files) The following are the default locations for the cached directory (you can configure a different cache directory during the welcome/setup process and with options -> online files).

1.0.26.4 ~/Library/Caches/Livedrive/~LD

1.0.26.31+ ~/.LD

Why do you install tools that run as root?
We install two tools that run as root. 'updateld' is used to install and repair the Livedrive for Mac software as necessary. 'finderoverlaytool' is used to insert the Livedrive Finder badging code into the Finder

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