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 >
-- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
