On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 01:36:49AM -0500, Predrag Punosevac wrote: > I am seeking advice about the backup strategies and possible use > of CVS to accomplish this task. > > I happen to use 4-5 different computer on the daily basis for my work. > I use my laptop, desktop, and a file server at work as well as my personal > desktop and my wife's laptop at home. > It is of paramount importance for me that my files are in sync on all > 5 computers > for two reasons. I want to start working always with the latest and > most up to date version of files regardless of the computer which I am using. > Secondly, if a HDD dies on one or even three-four computers at the same moment > of time I will still have backup copy to recover the work.
I have been using a comparable setup for years. Using a version control system for the task is doable, but in my opinion somewhat cumbersome to use in daily basis, especially if the data contains large files. While there are special tools like unison, I have settled down with rsync and ssh. Easy to use and maintain, but not a replacement for backups. - Jukka.
