Backup policy: What should I backup?

[Robert North <36252gp001@sneakemail.com>]

I am about to re-install Debian, and want to start with a good backup 
policy.

What I know I should backup.

I know /etc, /var, and /home need backing up.
I intend to rely in knowledge of which debian packages I've installed
to allow be to restore packages from the distribution CDs.
I will also need to backup any downloaded package upgrades.

According to my theories this should cover everything,
but I suspect in practice this may not be true.

Any advice?
   -Rob.



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