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Hadron wrote:
> 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.

I see sbackup uses tar to create compressed files. Does it back up 
special files like devices, pipes, links etc. properly?
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