> > Before I tell you what I do to make a perfect and bootable copy of your > > current Linux setup, let me tell you how I have my hard drives configured. > > the problem with this is that if you backup errors or a program upgrade > that you later decided that you didn't want you can't get to the previous > backups because you just overwrote them with the new backup.
Absolutely, it is a problem. That's why I keep a second proven but older backup drive. Doesn't solve all the problems, but it will provide an excellent base from which to start repairs. > also, it is better to put backups on removable media so that it is > possible to move them offsite. and that doesn't mean that you are stuck > with tape drives either -- i use a Jaz drive. Yeap. I have a great fear of fire. That's why I put the second drive in a fire proof box. Paul Serice -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
