[mdlug] Backup Options

[Aaron Kulkis]

Peter Bart wrote:
> Hello again,
>     Is tar a decent option to 'backup' ones /home? I've seen bacula,]
> but it seems a little much right now. I've thought about using some
> program to create an image of my hard disk much like VMWare creates a
> snapshot. I will probably look at that when I get roundtuit, right now
> I need something quick and dirty while the roundtuit spins.

Tar is adequate, but not perfect.
remember, tar = Tape ARchive.