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Linux Backup: Software Roundup

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MH
Matt Hartley
Jun 8, 2015

One of the reasons I use Linux is because it allows me to get a lot of work done without the added distraction of malware.

However, just because malware isn’t a threat to my desktop doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t backup my data. Linux isn’t fail proof and anyone who values their data is a fool if they don’t have a solid backup plan in place. In this article, we’ll examine different tools that are used to backup desktop Linux installations. From the easy to use to the more in-depth, I’ll explore multiple options.

MH

Matt Hartley

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