How to backup a debian based system????

callasabra · 10-08-2009, 09:30 AM

Issue: I want to backup my system and be able to restore if/when my system crashes.

Setup: Thinkpad T61 running Sidux KDE3.

I want to back up the system files more than personal data. What I have found is that when I apt-get dist-upgrade the upgrade performs without error, but when I restart and login I get a black screen with a mouse. From the 'black screen' I can open yakuake with F12 and then launch applications and such from the command line. The point of this more troubleshooting right now. Later is so I won't need to do a complete reinstall.

I hope I am clear. The question really is what backup prog have you used that will backup the complete system and is easy to restore??

Thank you for your advice and expertise.

TB0ne · 10-08-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by callasabra

Issue: I want to backup my system and be able to restore if/when my system crashes.

Setup: Thinkpad T61 running Sidux KDE3.

I want to back up the system files more than personal data. What I have found is that when I apt-get dist-upgrade the upgrade performs without error, but when I restart and login I get a black screen with a mouse. From the 'black screen' I can open yakuake with F12 and then launch applications and such from the command line. The point of this more troubleshooting right now. Later is so I won't need to do a complete reinstall.

I hope I am clear. The question really is what backup prog have you used that will backup the complete system and is easy to restore??

Thank you for your advice and expertise.

This has been covered several times here. Check out mkcdrec, systemimager, or mondoarchive.