Backups

From: Bob (address_at_in.message)
Date: 02/25/04 

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:54:32 -0500

I have a client with a Linux 9 box that heeds a simple backup system.
Currently the backup is done with the tar command (with excludes)and works
fine but has grown into a 2 volume set. I would like have a incremental
backup after they run the 2 volume set. Any Ideas?

Thanks

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