[1] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/rsync
On 9 May 2013 19:27, Phill Whiteside <phi...@ubuntu.com> wrote: > For updating a backup, rsync[1] may be of help. (I'm a tester so use zsync > but I believe that is better tuned for us updating iso's as it has a > separate link). Rsync is pretty much ideally suited for you need. It will > only update files that need updating. > > Regards, > > Phill. > > On 9 May 2013 19:04, pete smout <psmo...@live.com> wrote: > >> On 09/05/13 18:46, Gareth France wrote: >> >>> On 09/05/13 18:38, William Anderson wrote: >>> >>>> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Gareth France >>>> <gareth.fra...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I thought I would just bring the experiences I'm having with Packard >>>>> Bell / >>>>> Acer to everyone's attention. I've been unhappy with my laptop since >>>>> the day >>>>> I got it and it seems to be falling apart very rapidly. I have been >>>>> trying >>>>> to get it looked at but it's like pulling teeth! >>>>> >>>>> Oddly enough linux hasn't been the biggest stumbling block. Anyway, if >>>>> anyone fancies a giggle the entire conversation with them is logged >>>>> on my >>>>> blog page: >>>>> >>>>> http://cliftonts.co.uk/**cubuntu/?p=209<http://cliftonts.co.uk/cubuntu/?p=209> >>>>> >>>> After reading this, it looks like you've had a fairly typical >>>> experience: you've engaged outsourced frontline support for a low-tier >>>> electronics manufacturer, and you've wandered outside the bounds of >>>> their scripts. When dealing with a box shifter like Packard Bell, the >>>> easiest way to get a result is conform as much as possible to their >>>> requests and get the machine shipped off as soon as possible >>>> (preferably covered by a home and contents or business asset policy). >>>> If you can send it back with a relatively stock OS install, even >>>> better. >>>> >>>> And I'm afraid I agree with Liam here. If the data on the laptop (one >>>> which you readily admit is "junk") is of any material importance to >>>> you or your business, get it backed up by whatever means necessary. I >>>> personally use a mixture of rsnapshot (for my Ubuntu servers) and Time >>>> Machine (for my Mac desktops/laptops) to give me a comprehensive layer >>>> of recoverable backup data. If you're unable to invest in a hard disc >>>> to drop data onto, have you considered a bunch of DVD-Rs? Or perhaps >>>> you'd be able to temporarily borrow a USB HDD, or USB-SATA adapter and >>>> a regular 2.5"/3.5" drive, from a fellow IT type? Perhaps someone on >>>> list has some spare kit they could punt your way? >>>> >>>> Also, you're concerned about retaining your data to run your business >>>> - how will you access the data if the laptop is gone? If you're >>>> planning to use the Dell you mentioned, do you literally have 500GiB >>>> used on your Packard Bell? If it's all in $HOME, do a du -sch ~ - if >>>> the answer is < free capacity of Dell computer, sorted! If not, see >>>> borrowing tips above! >>>> >>>> Re: the phone number, just search for Acer on saynoto0870.com - there >>>> are several hits which match or closely match the number you mentioned >>>> in your blog post. >>>> >>>> I think you're unnecessarily making a rod for your own back here when >>>> some creative thinking could help you. Rather than asking us to >>>> giggle at a bunch of hapless support monkeys being forced outside of >>>> the scope of their limited frontline support capabilities, ask the >>>> community to help you out! :) >>>> >>>> -n >>>> >>>> I'll be using a desktop for the duration the machine is away. I have >>> been looking at incremental backup solutions. What I'd like to do is >>> setup a system where it connects to an FTP server and only backs up the >>> data that has changed since last backup. Something I would trigger >>> rather than scheduled as I'm on mobile broadband and would need to do >>> backups whenever I was near a proper broadband connection. I've found >>> quite a few solutions which 'sort of' do this as I'd like but most don't >>> cut it and some simply refused to connect to my server. Do you have any >>> suggestions which may help? >>> >> >> Script it (simple google search will help if you dont know how!) ignore >> the bit about cron- that will automate, just click the file to execute when >> connected by b/b >> >> >> Bad customer service is something which really winds me up and you have >>> hit the nail on the head there. This is the customer service equivalent >>> of painting by numbers. The collection has been arranged now and fingers >>> crossed they will fix it. I know that my laptops always take quite a >>> pounding but I can only think of one other which faired this badly, made >>> by a company called Hi-Grade. I really don't expect a machine to be >>> virging on unusable after only 8 months, regardless of how cheap it is. >>> >>> >> I know what you mean but as with most things these days it's all run at >> the 'lowest common denominator' which does mean some compromise on your >> part :) >> >> Pete >> >> >> >> >> -- >> ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/**mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**UKTeam/ >> >> -- >> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/>https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw >> > -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw
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