Re: [SLE] Can anyone recommend a backup program/script for home user?

From: Ken Schneider (suselist_at_rtsx.com)
Date: 11/22/03

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    From: Tom Nielsen <tom@neuro-logic.com>
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    Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:29:55 -0800
    Subject: [SLE] Can anyone recommend a backup program/script for home user?

    > I was just about to setup a raid 1 when I realized I didn't want to
    > really accomplish that. What I want is something to backup my system
    > incase I fubar something. So, rather than dd my drive every night, I'm
    > wondering how I can backup my system where only the changed files get
    > backed up rather than the whole drive. I looked at rsync but I'm not
    > sure if that's what I want.
    >
    > Any advice?
    >
    > Tom
    >

    That's what rsync is used for. I use it at work to keep two servers in
    sync and it works great.

    Ken Schneider 

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