Using Linux

I could almost get everything working perfectly well following the HOWTO from rsnapshot.org (and just copying my old version of the configuration file). I really recommend this little program.

The only part I had difficulty with was getting cron to work properly. Instead of using the directions from the Automation section of the HOWTO, I did a different simple step.

On a Linux Mint 5 system (based on Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04) I ran the following from a terminal:

gksudo gedit /etc/cron.d/rsnapshot

Then I simply uncommented the lines for the schedule I wanted for the backups. It worked with no other hassles.