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    Backup Question

    Now that I'm running Kubuntu, if I use the Keep application, what directories do you recommend I back up?

    I know I should backup home, but what other directories are useful to have in case of disaster?

    Do you recommend using Keep with Kubuntu or another backup application?

    Thanks, everyone!

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    Re: Backup Question

    Keep. Or, look into Partimage.
    You should back up your personal /home/your_name, and, I believe, the entire Kubuntu root partition (all the root directories). That's another good reason to keep your root partition down in size (5-8 GB, or perhaps somewhat larger, but not exceeding 15 GB for most people; mine is 8 GB, but I only use 2-4 GB). That way, it's easy/quick to back up the root partition.

    So, Partimage deserves a look.

    An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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      #3
      Re: Backup Question

      Thanks, Qqmike,

      I'll look into Partimage.

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        #4
        Re: Backup Question

        I just googled on the string"

        Linux backup

        and I got a bunch of neat stuff. Have a look.

        (BTW, I use something else, a single command called dd, but it's really not the best for new folks or for people needing just a basic automatic canned program.)

        An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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          #5
          Re: Backup Question

          Great! Thanks.

          Yeah, at this point, I think I need to stay will canned backup. I don't want to mess anything up -- at least until I have a backup!

          Thanks again!!!

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