How to Backup

[SCBrazil]

I just got everything set up again (for the second time). I am going to go for the updates and upgrades again soon. Last time I did this however I could not access my system. How do I back-up what system now so that if the upgrade don't go right I can just revert to the way it is now? I'm not sure, but I think it was the updated kernel that put me out of sync last time.
Thanks for your time.

[Luigi]

Re: How to Backup

You can copy your home folder with,

sudo cp -R -p /home /your destination.

So, you can make a local copy of the package selection states with the follow command:

dpkg --get-selection > file_name

Save this file!
if you make a new installation, you can insert file_name in dpkg with:

cat file_name > dpkg --set-selection

and

sudo apt-get dselect-upgrade

install every programs that you have in your old installation.
I hope this help.

[josefko]

Re: How to Backup

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...0927#msg210927