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Backup via rsync routine details, pls.

Steve Stringer | Jan 21 2008

In MacBreak Weekly 73, Merlin quickly mentioned an rsync-based routine that he uses that is proscribed by someone named "JWC".

Could Merlin (or anyone) please provide details? I'm always looking for a better way to skin the backup cat.

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jwz, probably

Submitted by mwr on January 21, 2008 - 8:25am.

Jamie Zawinski (jwz) probably has what you're looking for at this page -- and it's relatively funny from a "guy who's tired of people whining about how they don't have the facilities to do backups properly" perspective:

"OMG, three drives is so expensive! That sounds like a hassle!" Shut up. I know things. You will listen to me. Do it anyway.

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