Introduction

Document last updated 2005-04-04

Status

As of 2005-02-14:

paxbac is currently a beta version. This means I have performed multiple backups on my home system with success.

What is paxbac?

paxbac is a python script that backs up your home system on to removable media such as CDs, storing the data in pax archives. It works on linux and Mac OS X systems, but remains untested on other unix systems.

Why You Should Use paxbac

Why You Shouldn't Use paxbac

Contents

Introduction

Status

What is paxbac?

Why You Should Use paxbac

Why You Shouldn't Use paxbac

Installation

For the Impatient

Detailed Explanation

Getting pyxml

Getting mkisofs

Setting up System Variables

System Variables

paxbac_write_dir

paxbac_chunk_size

paxbac_burner

paxbac_cd_default_speed

paxbac_cd_rewrite_speed

paxbac_mount_point

paxbac_cdrom_bus

Optional System Variables

paxbac_log_file

paxbac_emergency_files

paxbac_jing_location

Installing

Use

First Backup

Excluding Certain Files

Including Extra Files

Empty Directories List

Adding Other Files

Setting How Long Ago to Backup

Determining the Medium for the Backup

Using the medium with ask Option

Using the script Option

Telling paxbac to make a CD Image

Choosing the level

Checking Files

Subsequent Backups

Replacing Lost or Damaged Disks

Doing a Test Run

Determining the Configuration

Printing Help

Verifying a Set

Restore

Restoring Just a Few Files

Restoring Latest Version

Using Matching Patterns

Restoring all Versions of Files

Extra Steps for Mac

Restoring all Versions of a File

Partial Restore

Overwriting Files

Not Overwriting Files

Full Restore

linux

Mac

Getting Rid of Old Files

manpage

Changes

License

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