Re: Backing up linux disk to image on external usb hard disk

mbanyon@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi, is there any software out there capable of cloning the disk my linux is installed on - onto a external USB hard disk?
I would like a full disk image backup of my linux install onto my external hdd

If you want to make a clone, dd is a really good option

If you want to make a backup, then tar is a good option

For how to use these commands, open a xterm/konsole/terminal or switch over console and type 'man dd' or 'man tat' depending what you want to do.
No downloads needed for these options.

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//Aho
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