Backing up iPhoto '08 Library to iDisk.

What is the most efficient way to accomplish this?
Thanks.

It depends on the size if the library. If it's small enough to fit on a DVD disk then just burn the iPhoto Library package to a DVD disk from the Finder.
If it's too big to fit on a single disk and you want the disk(s) to be readable my an iPhoto library at some later date for reimporting back into iPhoto then select events and use the Photos->Burn Disk menu option. That will preserve your events and the keywords, comments and titles of the photos. Burning by Events will let you keep a chronological back up and know what photos need backing up.
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Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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