How to create an Ubuntu backup LiveCD

Ever wish there was an easy way to backup your Ubuntu files and settings to a disc? How about a way to create a LiveCD that features all of the programs you've added to your Ubuntu installation? Remastersys is a handy command line utility that lets you create a LiveCD backup of your Ubuntu or Mint Linux system.

The HowToForge has step by step instructions for installing Remastersys from the Mint repository, and running it to create a backup of your system. You'll want to make sure you have your Ubuntu or Mint installation disc handy, as Remastersys will likely ask you to insert it during the backup process.

One quick warning: Depending on the size of your setup, the process could take a long time, and will likely use up a lot of space with temporary files. Make sure to run the command "sudo remastersys clean" when you're done.

[via Lifehacker]

Tags: backup, remastersys