[mdlug] Backup Options

[Dan Pritts]

tar is a lot better than no backup.

a good, easy to implement scheme for snapshotted backup is described
here:

http://www.mikerubel.org/computers/rsync_snapshots/

On Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 01:34:11PM -0500, 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.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
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