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117 questions linked to/from Comparison of backup tools
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keep having fsck error on boot, also the reinstllation of any Ubuntu version gets stuck
I am using a dual boot laptop with ubuntu 18.04.3 lts and windows 10.
For some unknown reason after an ubuntu update and system restart I got the following error:
/dev/sda6: UNEXPECTED INCONSISTENCY; ...
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Can I make USB stick with exfat-fuse case sensitive?
I have a USB stick for which I had to install exfat-fuse, and have mirrored my home diectory onto it for backup purposes with rsync. I have a folder called Documents and I notice I cannot cd documents ...
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How do I Backup my genuine Ubuntu Linux and move to windows 10?
How do I Backup my genuine Ubuntu Linux and move to windows 10? I have installed windows many times, but never from Linux to windows, I’ve never used Linux before. Also Dont wanna get into GRUB/...
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How does /etc/fstab backup data?
I was reading about /etc/fstab file, and found out that this file can dump data, and when searched for it, I understood that dump means backup.
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File Sync Between Multiple Drives and Computers
Since I have left Windows, I am looking for a software that will replace ViceVersa. I need something that is highly recommended for file syncing among the Linux / Ubuntu users as I am new to this ...
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Is it ok to update kernel to 3.19.3
I've got a lab assignment to compile linux kernel , so I wanted to ask if its safe to install latest kernel (3.19.3) on my current Ubuntu 14.04 , I've got important data on my laptop so I cant afford ...
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How do I check the external hard disk I purchase would support Ubuntu or other linux platforms
I planning to by a 1TB portable external hard disk. I have a budget of Rs 6000( US $136 approx. ) . How do I check the external hard disk that I purchase would support operations for multiple OS's( ...
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Recommendations for a backup solution?
I'm looking for a backup solution for a specific use case. If none exists, then I'm tempted to make one.
I have a large and growing collection of video files. On my workstation I have a fairly large ...
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Does updating the OS on one partition affect other partitions?
I have one partition with Ubuntu 9.10, and another with Windows Vista.
I am trying to upgrade Ubuntu to 12.04 since 9.10 is no longer supported. I understand I need to do a fresh install with a disc ...
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Back up /home from a live CD [duplicate]
I need to back up the /home to a different location. How to do it? /home is in a seperate parition with '/home` folders of other distros as well? I need to backup them all before i do anything else.
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Has my Dell laptop come with partitions?
I have done lots of searches, and found lots of useful advice on partitioning the Ubuntu system so that the Ubuntu operating system (/root ?) is in a separate partition to all my files, folders, ...
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how to make an iso image of ubuntu22.04
I wannna to make an ISO image of the current system (ubuntu22.04) and put it on the usb for easy installation on other devices,I search some tools but no longer maintained.
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Backing up /home/user
I was thinking whether it is a good idea to backup of all directories starting with dot in my home folder, so that all settings can be restored if anything goes wrong. I just had an instance when I ...
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LuckyBackup for Kubuntu 14.04?
I am new to Linux and therefore Kubuntu 14.04.
I loaded 14.04 successfully and now want to use it to back up files from a Linux based (DLINK) NAS drive. This would be a remote drive to the new Kubuntu ...
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Deja Dup not backing up entire system
Thanks in advance for your assistance...
I installed Deja Dup and tried to do a complete back by selecting any folders I have installed to or edited files (config files etc) and discovered that I ...
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