 Backup Software/options, What are you using and why? |
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 Feb 9 2005, 05:40 PM
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I'm trying to determine what would give me the most flexibility for backups and restores. Is tkcBackup the only full-blown application that lets you do selective backups/restores? What are some of you using, other apps, scripts, manual processes?
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Feb 9 2005, 08:03 PM
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Its so easy to burn an NAND that I don't even bother with selective or incrimental backup on the C860. If I need individual files from the NAND, they can be gotten (thanks to Stu & others) using my Knoppix drive setup. Best of all worlds, IMHO.
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Feb 9 2005, 10:39 PM
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I use tkcbackup and I am pretty happy with it, but I occasionally do the stock ways of backing up. I found tkc very useful when upgrading ROMs or backing up on the fly. It can make such a small foot print for the backup.
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Feb 10 2005, 10:03 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 1,029 |
I use tkcBackup too and I've been pretty happy with it. The best thing about tkcBackup is that the file format is just a standard ZIP file. And, of course, there are plenty of tools on every platform to handle those.
Before tkcBackup, I was using a command-line based backup script that I wrote. It used ZIP for the actual backup and a text file that defined what to backup. It used ZIP's "update" feature to make quick incremental backups. It was pretty simple, flexible, and completely free. I had started thinking about writing a GUI to edit the backup manifest but then tkcBackup came out so I just started using that. In any case, a script like this is another option for you. ~ray |
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Feb 10 2005, 10:29 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 30-July 03 Member No.: 320 |
And tkcBackup takes the early lead...
I've not heard much from theKompany lately, are they still supporting their Zaurus products? Bluedevils &/or Raybert have either of you received updates to tkcBackup or are there no open issues to be addressed? |
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Feb 10 2005, 12:53 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,284 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Vancouver, BC -> NYC, NY Member No.: 1,633 |
Actually they are up to 3.1 I think. I havn't bought the upgrade (v3) as I am happy with version 2, but they seem to be actively supporting it currently.
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Feb 10 2005, 01:11 PM
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For my Open Zaurus, I use ozone (get it at http://pipsfrank.de/public_files/ozone.tar.gz , the original site is down). Makes backups, or a flashable ROM for easy restoration
 No individual files, though, but easy.
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 Feb 10 2005, 02:42 PM
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I use tkcBackup too...
Mark |
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Feb 10 2005, 03:22 PM
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I've had good luck using unison, which is really a synchronization tool. It's very flexible and secure, if you use ssh. Works on multiple OS' too.
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Feb 10 2005, 08:02 PM
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theKompany still seems to be supporting the Zaurus so far... they recently released a new version of the tkcMedia player for instance.
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Feb 10 2005, 08:54 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 975 Joined: 25-June 03 From: Silicon Valley Member No.: 208 |
theKompany is still supporting the Zaurus...
Several updated versions of their apps have been released recently.. Their mailing list is still active too... Mark |
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