why does my time capsule keep re-backing up full iTunes library?

why does my time capsule keep re-backing up my full itunes library?

instead of doing incremental backups

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Jul 16, 2012 2:05 PM

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Jul 16, 2012 3:03 PM in response to Ian-K

itunes uses a single flat database for the entire collection. As I understand it.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660


It doesn't do incremental backups.. because TM sees the itunes file has changed and so backs up the entire thing every time..


BTW this is why backup to itunes library is so important.. a single corruption.. boomm.. bye bye itunes library.. the dumbness and stupidity of flat database files.. is hardly to be countenanced.

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