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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by neidu2@feddit.nl to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 

This is your annual reminder to do a snapshot (timeshift or whatever you prefer) before doing relatively minor changes to your system.

I was supposed to be in bed now, but instead I am stuck troubleshooting xorg refusing to start after an apt-get dist-upgrade.

And as far as friendly reminders go, I should've given myself an unfriendly reminder beforehand, as it's not the first time....

UPDATE: Fuck nvidia 545. All my homies hate nvidia 545. 535 4 lyf!

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[–] Stillhart@lemm.ee 10 points 11 months ago (9 children)

Linux noobie here. Any tips on what to search for for instructions on how to do this? Bonus points if it has a GUI and is easy to use.

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

As long as your file system is on BTRFS, timeshift is, I O, the easiest backup app for Linux, specially if you're just getting your feet wet in it.

[–] dan@upvote.au 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why does Timeshift only support btrfs? Is it just a lack of developers? LVM supports snapshots too, even if you're just using ext4. ZFS supports snapshots too.

[–] MangoKangaroo@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Timeshift supports rsync snapshots. No btrfs needed :)

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks for letting me know. It's never worked on any FS other than BTRFS for me, I'll give it another shot.

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