File Synchronisation Software?

[garyc]

I am using an external HDD for backups, which is then stored off-site. This means that these backups are done in an ad-hoc fashion rather than being scheduled.

Can anyone recommend some file synchronization software that actually works properly. This would update the the external HDD with all of the directory and file additions, edits, deletions and moves made since the last backup.

 

[Carbon_Fibre]

try cobian backup

 

[HavocXphere]

rsync

 

[avert]

rsync

 

[ponder]

rsync

 

[SecretCode]

rsync /home/user/ /media/hdd/backups/ -Pirt

Additional options
--delete - deletes files from the backup that were deleted (or moved elsewhere) in the source
-n - don't copy anything just show what would be copied
--max-size 1g

 

[hawker]

If you want a GUI you can install grsync

 

[Grim147]

rsync

 

[froot]

If you want a GUI you can install grsync

rsync /home/user/ /media/hdd/backups/ -Pirt

Additional options
--delete - deletes files from the backup that were deleted (or moved elsewhere) in the source
-n - don't copy anything just show what would be copied
--max-size 1g

rsync

rsync

rsync

What they said
I don't use it myself, but a friend of mine syncs a few computers and an external for backup purposes. He's always reminding me of how well it works