[mdlug] Network backup options

[R. Kannan]

Hi,

The hard disk on my (old) desktop has become instable and I would like to backup the linux partitions on it to DVDs.  I would like to tar up / compress the data directly on to my laptop (through the network) and use the DVD writer there. Is there a way to accomplish that without having to NFS mount the desktop partitions to the laptop?

TIA for any suggestions

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