Re: restoring Linux from a tape backup

[Laurent Martelli <martelli@iie.cnam.fr>]

>>>>> "Paul" == Paul Miller <paul@mets.tcimet.net> writes:

  Paul> What is the best way to restore a Linux from a tape backup
  Paul> (ie, if the hard drive crashed and had to be replaced)?  This
  Paul> task must be *simple* -- reinstalling Linux is not an option.
  Paul> I'd like it automated as much as possible.

  Paul> The tape backup is a TR-3 drive, which is supported by the
  Paul> kernel.  I haven't decided on a backup software.

I made an offer on the Free Software Bazaar : see offer n° 990307A at 
http://visar.csustan.edu/bazaar/bazaar_catoffers.html#system : 

	An "intelligent backup" system for Debian Gnu/Linux, to save
	backup time and space requirements.

        This program should not backup those files which came from a
        packages and which were not modified. It should only record
        what packages are installed at the time of the backup, files
        which belong to a package but were modified (configuration
        files, for instance), and all files which are not part of any
        package.

        The apt program should be used to restore the saved system. 

I invite you to raise my offer if you the idea is interesting.

-- 
Laurent Martelli
martelli@iie.cnam.fr