Sunday, March 9, 2008

backup software for ubuntu

sudo apt-get install aptoncd
http://aptoncd.sourceforge.net/


What is APTonCD?


APTonCD is a tool with a graphical interface which allows you to create one or more CDs or DVDs (you choose the type of media) with all of the packages you've downloaded via APT-GET or APTITUDE, creating a removable
repository that you can use on other computers.

APTonCD will also allow you to automatically create media with all of your .deb packages located in one especific repository, so that you can install them into your computers without the need for an internet conection.



With APTonCD you be able to...



Backup

Backup all downloaded packages (via apt-get, aptitude and synaptic) to restore later.

Transport

Take with you all your favorite packages, in a removable repository where you can install then all on anytime, anytime.


Download

Get an entire repository, or a specifc section. Simply point-and-click, and in few time you'll have an CD(s) or DVD(s) with entire main, restricted, universe, multiverse, contrib, etc.


Share

Share your packages with your friends without Internet conection. Also, send a meta-package for him to install the same set of packages that you have.