forkback

Forkback is a backup script written for the UNIX bash shell that backups data
using tar. It can be used to write data to a backup server or any directory saving space using
compression and granting security using gpg encryption.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

BSD, Linux

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, System Administrators

User Interface

Command-line, Console/Terminal

Programming Language

Unix Shell

Related Categories

Unix Shell Backup Software

Registered

2004-11-26

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