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Subject: Re: GUI Backup/Archive/Restore Manager
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:40:05 +0100
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ray  writes:

> On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:40:07 -0600, Rob Steinmetz wrote:
>
>> I am starting a new install Ubuntu server and I am looking for an 
>> automated back-up/archive manager with a good GUI interface for 
>> restoring single files or directories.
>> 
>> I have found that I very seldom need to restore massive amounts of data 
>> due to hardware failure, but I often need to restore older versions of 
>> files due to application failure to user error. It is essential that 
>> this process be easy and relatively painless.
>> 
>> Any suggestions?
>
> run 'synaptic' and search for 'backup' in 'name and description'.
> 'sbackup' - simple backup is mentioned in 'ubuntu hacks'.
>

"simple backup" is excellent. Easy to use & non intrusive.
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