Restore Linux Lite - Systemback or Timeshift?

[torreydale]

Ok.  I've only used the selective include without checking this box.  Does checking this box activate the selective include/exclude?  Or does checking this box include all user data files?

Maybe the include/exclude is just for restore points.

[Wirezfree]

On the "Live System Create" screen, there is a Options tickbox [ ] "Include the user data files"

[torreydale]

How do you get Systemback to save personal files?  I include a folder holding a list of wallpapers, and it never shows up when I use it to build someone else's computer.

[truckerjay]

I voted for systemback as I have used it for a long time no matter what distribution it's one of the 1st installs.  I love how I can make .iso of my system that includes personal files.  Or without to give to someone else to install.

[Duckeenie]

On the subject matter of my previous post the Dev' was kind enough to reply:[/size]The restore points contains only the configuration files. This means, there is a file size limit (8 MiB), all other files are excluded. The Systemback is a system backup and restore application, not a general data backup software. The personal data backup are not allowed because the high risk of data loss (when you performs a system restoration).If you want to backup your personal documents, videos, music ..., just use the Déjà Dup (for example).That's fair enough I guess. However, maybe I'm displaying my arrogance here but I still think that completing an operation without relaying errors to the end user is fundamentally wrong.

[Duckeenie]

Systemback seems a bit flaky to me, it also doesn't seem to relay enough(any?) errors to the user: I created a restore point today with a few extra home folders included. The whole thing apparently finished error free, only when I double checked the backup there were tons of files missing. Even if it's down to user error, I NEED TO KNOW!

Filed a bug on Launchpad, hopefully it gets fixed soon.

[Wirezfree]

@Jerry..
Nice, Bookmarked

[Jerry]

Another tutorial - http://www.techrepublic.com/article/create-a-live-system-iso-for-your-ubuntu-based-linux-machines-using-systemback/

[torreydale]

@Wirezfree,
I see what you're saying.  Thanks for the screenshot.


@Jerry
I'm cool with that decision.

[Jerry]

Update:

Systemback is the overall favorite here and on our Social Media posts.

So Systemback will be included in Linux Lite 2.6. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to this community influenced discussion.

[Wirezfree]

@ torreydale

I have checked Timeshift & Systemback.
It's not in settings, the choices are on the main/opening screens




In systemback I can navigate to my backup location with the storage directory by clicking on the  dots [   ...]
It's a separate ext4 partition(sdb4) that is mounted at boot-up.


It shows also in TimeShift, the list selector, but can only select at device(partition) level.

[torreydale]

@Wirezfree

I didn't see that in the settings or the advanced settings last night.

[Wirezfree]

@ torreydale

Not at my home PC, But if I remember correctly,
You cant select a path, but can select a device to backup to, like external USB, I did it to usb drive.

I'm sure I read somewhere, about creating and using a symlink also to alternate partition

[torreydale]

Used both last night.  I don't see an evident way to change the location of the /timeshift folder.  Currently it defaults to the root directory.  I don't make large root partitions, so this is a fail for me, and it appears I'm out-voted so far anyway on this topic.  I prefer the interface of Timeshift more, but for functionality, Systemback is currently better for my needs.

[torreydale]

OK.  I just installed both apps, and I stand by my vote of Timeshift.  I will use them both, but the Systemback interface is as pretty as homemade lye soap.  Systemback's management of restore point history leaves much to be desired.

I can confirm that Timeshift's setting of creating a restore point by using only system files is by default.  You CAN add other personal files and directories by adjusting the Advanced Settings.

For us feature junkies, Systemback is the winner.  For something more behooving of the Linux Lite distro and target audience, Timeshift has to be the choice.  The only thing that should counter that is if it doesn't perform.

I will use both apps in the days to come.  But based on looks, it's Timeshift for the win. 

C'mon.  I can't be alone on this.