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clinux
August 3rd, 2008, 03:13 PM
After managing all my problems in ubuntu and feeling very lucky, I started feeling that my computer is very fragile and I don't want to lose all my configuration files.
So I'm wondering if anyone knows a good massive backup tool that will detect and copy all my important config files.
thanks
ps: if possible i would like it to detect config files from programs as well
50words
August 3rd, 2008, 03:24 PM
You just need to copy your /home directory. Search the forums for rsync tutorials. Once you get it working the way you like, install a cron tool to run your rsync backup on a schedule.
Mateo
August 3rd, 2008, 03:36 PM
I also have backup needs. However, i don't want mine going on a schedule because A) I don't have my computer on all the time so it might not be on during the scheduled time B) I probably want to backup to a thumb drive and those aren't always in either. So I need a backup solution that runs on my schedule.
Polygon
August 3rd, 2008, 05:14 PM
there is a program in the repos called pybackpack (gui) so if you dont want to mess with the command line, that will work
but i personally use rdiff-backup (cli), it makes incremental backups and you can choose the date you want to restore if anything goes wrong.
armageddon08
August 4th, 2008, 09:35 AM
You can use 'Remastersys'---Remastersys home (http://www.remastersys.klikit-linux.com/)
beercz
August 4th, 2008, 12:40 PM
I like rsnapshot (http://rsnapshot.org)
LaRoza
August 4th, 2008, 12:43 PM
After managing all my problems in ubuntu and feeling very lucky, I started feeling that my computer is very fragile and I don't want to lose all my configuration files.
So I'm wondering if anyone knows a good massive backup tool that will detect and copy all my important config files.
thanks
ps: if possible i would like it to detect config files from programs as well
Which config files? For all user settings, it will be in your home.
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