TimeShift: Timing machine on UbuntuLinux

When we compare Windows and Ubuntu, we will find that they have their own merits. In terms of the ability to restore to the previous status, Windows does a good job, it can be restored to the status before Windows XP, which saves you a lot of time in the need to repair. In contrast, Ubuntu does not restore the entire system to the previous state, but you can restore your personal files or folders. However, if TimeShift is available now, you can change the entire Ubunt as in Windows.

When we compare Windows and Ubuntu, we will find that they have their own merits. In terms of the ability to restore to the previous status, Windows does a good job, it can be restored to the status before Windows XP, which saves you a lot of time in the need to repair.

In contrast, Ubuntu does not restore the entire system to the previous state, but you can restore your personal files or folders.

However, with TimeShift, you can now restore the entire Ubuntu system to the previous state like Windows. TimeShift may not provide all the features of the Restoration function on Windows, but at least it is very close.

TimeShift is an open-source application that provides the same features as Windows restoration systems and Mac time machines. It saves snapshots to the system within the specified time period and restores the snapshots as needed.

To install TimeShift, you need to use the following command to add its PPA.

Sudo apt-add-repository-y ppa: teejee2008/ppa

Then execute the following command to upgrade the system and install TimeShift.

Sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get install timeshift

After installation, search for TimeShift in Dash, start it, and set the preference. The first startup will take some time to scan the available space on your computer and the files to be backed up.

You can set preferences after startup. You can also retain the default settings. If you need to back up immediately, you can directly click the "backup" button on the menu. Of course, you can also use it to restore the entire computer as needed.

Come and try it!

Via: http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/10/daily-ubuntu-tips-restore-machine-previous-state/

Translator: Timeszoro Proofreader: wxy

This article was originally translated by LCTT and launched with the Linux honor in China

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