HT1284 how do you backup to iCloud ?

how do you backup to iCloud ?

Hello:
iCloud is not designed as a backup process (IMHO).  You should back up your system to an external hard drive.  Time Machine and programs that make bootable clones (I use SuperDuper!) work quite well.
Here is an article about using iCloud to backup iOS devices:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2584
Barry

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