Backing Up Ubuntu 11.10

[zzulu]

I am considering using Terabyte's Image For Linux to backup my computer. The HD capacity is 250gb with 30gb in use. Can I use a 80gb USB external drive to backup this machine or do I need an external drive with a capacity>250gb?
Thanks in advance,
ZZ

[Brian K]

zzulu,

Your images will be about 15 GB so you will be able to store up to 5 images on your 80 GB HD.

You can image/restore Ubuntu with IFL/IFW/IFD. They all create the same image file.

[zzulu]

Brian K
Thanks for the quick response.
That's good news. This backup software seems to be popular and reliable and I didn't want to have to spring for a larger external drive.
Thanks again.
Cheers,
ZZ

[oliverjia]

as I mentioned in another post, it will be safer to backup the ubuntu drive using both IFL and Clonezilla live.