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   Shimon to occam   
   Re: Good backup program for Linux Mint   
   16 Feb 26 02:43:51   
   
   From: invalid@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 13/02/2026 13:14, occam wrote:   
   > I'm currently transitioning from Windows to Linux Mint (under dual   
   > boot). Before I abandon Win10 for good I want to be sure I am able do   
   > everything in LM that I normally do under Win10.   
   >   
   > Is there an LM way of backing up /synchronising my data files onto an   
   > external drive? My favourite Windows program is SyncBack, which allows   
   > the synching of the two drives (i.e. incremental backup) without the   
   > need for a full backup every time. It shows me which files are to be   
   > deleted, which are to be updated and which are new files to be   
   > transferred - displayed in an easy-to-follow screen.   
   >   
   > Thanks for any pointers.   
   >   
   >   
      
   If you want to sync between different operating systems then I suggest   
   watch this video:   
      
      
      
   Syncthing is a free, open-source, continuous file synchronization   
   program that keeps your files perfectly in sync across all your devices   
   in real time, with zero companies spying on your data.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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