If you use Ubuntu or one of its distros, the Ubuntu repository has an application named Simple Backup that enables a straightforward way to backup your files (not the OS) regularly to the HDA.

If you would like to use the command line to install, use the command:

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To use it, select Simple Backup Config in System -> Administration. The first screen will brinhttp://wiki.amahi.org/index.php?title=Sbackup&action=editg you to the "General" options. Select "Use custom backup settings".

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After entering your information, you can select "Test" in order to test your connection.

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The Simple Backup suite also includes Simple Backup Restore, which will allow you to restore from your backup. In order to restore from a backup, go to System -> Administration -> Simple Backup Restore. When you begin, the program will default to the location that you specified in Simple Backup Config. If you would like to restore from another location, select "Use custom" and specify the backup location.

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