Backup comes in two flavors: version 2 for Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later, and version 1.1 for Mac OS X 10.1. Sorry, Mac OS 9 users you're out of luck on this one. In order to use Backup, you need a currently active .Mac account either a full account for all features or a trial account for iDisk-only backup. Be sure your .Mac member name and password are entered in the .Mac section of System Preferences.
Backup's user interface is pretty basic it asks where you want your backup files stored and shows you how much space is available there. It also lets you select what groups of files to back up, as well as add items, refresh your list, schedule backups, and eject the medium to which you're backing up all your files.
But first you must download and install the Backup software.
1. | Using a Web browser, log in to your .Mac account (Figure 9.1).
Figure 9.1. Before you can download the Backup software, you'll need to log in to your .Mac account by entering your .Mac member name and password. 
The main .Mac Web page loads.
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2. | On the left side of the page, click Backup (Figure 9.2).
Figure 9.2. Click the Backup link from the main page to go to the Backup download and information page. 
The Backup 2 page loads.
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3. | In the upper right corner of the page, click Download Backup 2 (Figure 9.3).
Figure 9.3. The Backup page contains links to download the Backup software, as well as to pages that provide in-depth information on the program. 
The main Backup download page loads. Here, you're presented with a choice of which version of Backup to download 1.1 or 2.
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4. | If you're using Mac OS X 10.1, click the link to download Backup 1.1. If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later, click the link to download Backup 2 (Figure 9.4).
Figure 9.4. The Backup download page has download links for two versions of Backup: Backup 1 and Backup 2. Click the download link for the version appropriate to your operating system. 
Backup is downloaded to your hard drive in the location to which you normally download files.
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5. | Once the disk-image file downloads to your hard drive, mount it by double-clicking it (if it's not automatically mounted).
The disk image mounts (Figure 9.5).
Figure 9.5. The Backup disc image contains the installer package for Backup. Double-click its icon to launch the installer. 
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6. | Open the Backup disk image, and then double-click the Backup.pkg icon to launch the Backup installer.
The Welcome pane appears (Figure 9.6).
Figure 9.6. The Backup installer's Welcome pane gives you an overview of Backup. Click Continue to move on to the next step. 
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7. | Click Continue.
The Important Information pane opens, which contains valuable information about installing and using Backup (Figure 9.7).
Figure 9.7. The Important Information pane contains valuable information about how to install and use Backup. Read it and click Continue. 
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8. | Click Continue.
The Backup Software License Agreement pane loads (Figure 9.8).
Figure 9.8. The Backup Software License Agreement is a legal document it's worth reading this to see what you're agreeing to. Click Continue to move on. 
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9. | Click Continue.
A sheet slides down, noting that in order to continue to install Backup, you must agree to the terms of the license agreement (Figure 9.9).
Figure 9.9. To continue with the installation, you must click the Agree button in the Software License Agreement pane. 
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10. | Click Agree.
The Select a Destination pane loads; it lists all available locations where you can install Backup (Figure 9.10).
Figure 9.10. The Select a Destination pane lists all valid locations for a Backup installation. Select the one you want (usually your main hard drive) and click Continue. 
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11. | Select a destination volume and click Continue.
The Installation Type pane loads (Figure 9.11).
Figure 9.11. On the Installation Type pane, there isn't much to do, since Backup doesn't have any installation options. Click Install. 
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12. | Click Install.
The Authenticate pane loads (Figure 9.12).
Figure 9.12. Before you can install Backup, you must type in your administrator password and click OK. 
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13. | Type your system password and click OK.
The installer installs Backup in the Applications folder of your hard drive and does some other housekeeping (Figure 9.13). When it's finished, a message appears, noting that Backup has finished installing.
Figure 9.13. The Backup installer writes the necessary files to your hard drive and performs some other housekeeping. 
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14. | Click Close (Figure 9.14).
Figure 9.14. Click the Close button to complete the installation of Backup 2. 
Backup is now installed in your Applications folder.
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