10.4: Trigger backups on connect with launchd

Jan 10, '07 07:30:00AM

Contributed by: blurred

I have been searching for some sort of automated backup while I wait patiently for 10.5's Time Machine. While searching, I found this article on TUAW covering one method of automating the process.

I have re-written the backup scripts from that article to make them a little friendlier. Current features include:

I am planning on implementing several new features when time permits, including different backup profiles for different devices (eg: full backup to this drive, but only backup my documents and keychain when my iPod is plugged in...), and network rsync support...

Full code and instructions can be found here, and comments and suggestions welcome...

[robg adds: I haven't tested this one, but since backup is a personal hot topic of mine (not enough people have working (ideally multiple) backups), I thought it worth sharing.]

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