On Wed, 2011-06-01 at 12:26 +0200, Ralf Mardorf wrote: > On Wed, 2011-06-01 at 20:12 +1000, James Robertson wrote: > > > > Hi :) > > > > I'm writing a script to backup the 4 Linux installs and the > > MBRs on my > > machine. > > > > Is there a way to copy all 4 Linux by running one of those > > installs? > > > > With a lack of knowledge I would backup the 3 Linux that > > aren't running, > > by the running Linux and than boot another Linux install, to > > backup the > > previously running Linux. > > > > Regards, > > > > Ralf > > > > > > > > > > Unless your doing something special like taking and image of the > > installs using dd or something then there is no real reason you cannot > > backup everything in one job including the running linux install. > > > > > > Provide more specific information and you might get a better answer. > > # cd /mount_point_linux_root_directory > # tar czf /path_for_backups/backup_name.tar.gz * > > Asterisk is ok here, no globbing issue for root directories ;). I'll > always have access to the files, I don't sync files, I'll always do > complete backups. > > I'm unsure if it's okay, to backup a running Linux by itself. I think it > isn't ok. > > Cheers! > > Ralf >
*lol* Pardon, no mount point for the running Linux, but I guess you understand what I wish to do :). -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1306924156.4003.37.camel@debian
