description Back In Time Overview
Back In Time is an open-source backup utility for Linux desktop systems. It creates snapshots of selected folders by using rsync, while hard links help avoid duplicating unchanged files between snapshots. Users can schedule backups, browse earlier versions, and restore files through a graphical interface. The program is intended for personal or workstation backups rather than real-time disaster recovery replication.
help Back In Time FAQ
What operating system is Back In Time made for?
Back In Time is an open-source backup utility for Linux desktop systems. It creates snapshots of selected folders so users can browse and restore earlier file versions.
How does Back In Time avoid copying unchanged files?
Back In Time uses rsync to compare files and hard links to reuse unchanged data between snapshots. This reduces duplicate storage for files that have not changed.
Can Back In Time schedule backups?
Yes. Back In Time supports scheduled snapshots of selected folders. Users can later browse those snapshots and restore files from an earlier point.
Does Back In Time use rsync?
Yes. rsync performs the file comparison and transfer work, while hard links help snapshots share unchanged files. This combination is central to Back In Time's space-saving design.
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