Back In Time logo

Back In Time

Backs up files, uses hard-links to reduce space, provides GUI for Gnome and KDE, written in Python3, licensed under GPL2, stores backups in plain text, restores file metadata.

Made by Unknown Author

3
Website

  • System Backup

  • Backup

  • System Restore

  • File Backup

  • snapshot

Image 0
Image 1

What is Back In Time?

Back In Time is a comprehensive backup solution designed for Linux users. It leverages the power of rsync and hard-links to create efficient and space-conscious backups. The application offers a straightforward configuration process, requiring users to specify only three key elements: the source directory, the backup destination, and the backup schedule. This simplicity of setup makes Back In Time an accessible tool for users of all skill levels

Highlights

  • Leverages rsync and hard-links for efficient storage of unchanged files
  • Provides a Qt5-based graphical user interface (GUI) compatible with both GNOME and KDE desktop environments
  • Stores backups in plain text format, allowing direct access and restoration of files using a standard file browser or terminal
  • Preserves file ownership, group, and permissions through a separate compressed plain text file (fileinfo.bz2)
  • Ensures file permissions are restored correctly, even when the backup drive does not support them natively

Platforms

  • Linux

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Incremental Backup

    • Time-machine