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I automated Linux backups with a simple bash script and cron (and it’s better than a GUI)

Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.
ZDNet

What is cron and how do you use it?

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Ars Technica

cron scripting issues

Ok, I've always had a bit of a beef with creating cron jobs.<BR>I write a shell script, I test it, it works, I tell cron to run it, it doesn't work....<BR>Most of the ...