>>>>> "Paul" == Paul Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Paul> What is the best way to restore a Linux from a tape backup Paul> (ie, if the hard drive crashed and had to be replaced)? This Paul> task must be *simple* -- reinstalling Linux is not an option. Paul> I'd like it automated as much as possible. Paul> The tape backup is a TR-3 drive, which is supported by the Paul> kernel. I haven't decided on a backup software. I made an offer on the Free Software Bazaar : see offer n° 990307A at http://visar.csustan.edu/bazaar/bazaar_catoffers.html#system : An "intelligent backup" system for Debian Gnu/Linux, to save backup time and space requirements. This program should not backup those files which came from a packages and which were not modified. It should only record what packages are installed at the time of the backup, files which belong to a package but were modified (configuration files, for instance), and all files which are not part of any package. The apt program should be used to restore the saved system. I invite you to raise my offer if you the idea is interesting. -- Laurent Martelli [EMAIL PROTECTED]
