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RE: backup programs

Douglas Wagner
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 10:13:35 -0500

I"m not sure, but if I remember correctly, taper is the software that ships 
with redhat and a few other systems.  It's alot like an older dos based 
backup program (not fancy) but if I remember correctly, it's fairly 
reliable.  I used to do a few backups on an old linux system of mine with a 
120 tape drive, and taper was a decent program then.  That's about the best 
I can give you as i've not used the program for nie onto 2 to 3 years now.

Doug

-----Original Message-----
From:   Paul M.N Feehan [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent:   Saturday, January 30, 1999 7:19 AM
To:     [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:        backup programs

Hi Everyone,

This is a slightly off-topic question (so apologies in advance) as it's
not inspiron-specific, but I'm trying to evaluate a few backup programs
for use with my i3k + Iomega Ditto Max tape drive (and occasionally, a Zip
drive). I want something reliable, flexible, and easy to use (menu-driven,
etc,...). Currently, I'm looking at

KBackup
Taper
PerfectBackup
BRU 2000

I have a philosophical preference for free/shareware programs in general,
so I'm leaning to one of the first three. I'd be really grateful, though,
if anyone on the list had experience with one or more of the above.
Reliability is the main issue in the end, so if needed I'd hand over the
$80 to LinuxMall for BRU, but I'm curious about the alternatives.

Thanks,

Paul


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