How to create an Ubuntu backup LiveCD

by Brad Linder Dec 9th 2007

Ever wish there was an easy way to backup your Ubuntu files and settings to a disc? How about a way to create a LiveCD that features all of the programs you've added to your Ubuntu installation? Remastersys is a handy command line utility that lets you create a LiveCD backup of your Ubuntu or Mint Linux system.

The HowToForge has step by step instructions for installing Remastersys from the Mint repository, and running it to create a backup of your system. You'll want to make sure you have your Ubuntu or Mint installation disc handy, as Remastersys will likely ask you to insert it during the backup process.

One quick warning: Depending on the size of your setup, the process could take a long time, and will likely use up a lot of space with temporary files. Make sure to run the command "sudo remastersys clean" when you're done.

[via Lifehacker]

Tags: backup, remastersys

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Rumble said 8:13AM on 12-10-2007

I thought about this concept a week ago for backup purposes, and what do I know, here it is. It's not very hard to get Ubuntu or other distros configured how I want them to be, but this will make for a nice save state I can always revert back to. That is, until Hardy Heron stable.

Keep the Linux articles coming, Mr. Linder. They're great!

Alex M said 12:59PM on 12-10-2007

I saw that a few days ago and thought it was pretty cool. And then I saw Reconstructor last night! http://reconstructor.aperantis.com/

I'm going to check it out and see if I can get a mini-xubuntu plus python and pygame in under 256 MB (I have no clue how much stuff Reconstructor will let me take out).

roopesh said 11:48AM on 1-21-2008

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