On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:14:16PM -0600, Rob Poe wrote:

> Do people seem to think that Samba (i.e. Windows Shares) is the way to
> go?  I've been using RSync (excluding .EXE, .DLL, etc) .. which seems to
> make the pools smaller (this isn't a full backup -- but rather a "Oh,
> crap, the HD failed and I need the files on the computer")..

I've found rsync ideal for that scenario, and use it to back up the
Windows partition on my dual-boot laptop.  (I'm backing up via a VPN
across wireless, and SMB requires extra work in order to make it work
across a router.)

Regards, Msquared...

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