Running Time Machine for the First TIme

I have finally decided to run Time Machine. I'm guessing it's a bad idea to mess around on my computer while it's backing up. But it's taking forever. Can I still work while it's doing the initial BackUp?

GagReel wrote:
I have finally decided to run Time Machine. I'm guessing it's a bad idea to mess around on my computer while it's backing up. But it's taking forever. Can I still work while it's doing the initial BackUp?
yes, you can. it might increase the backup time a little but it's probably easier than waiting.

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    2) Have you upgraded the OS to Lion?
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