Unix ISR software?

Don't know about rollback or freeze type programs. But each distro includes (or should) a program(s) to clone your basic OS configuration & setup. In PCLOS 2010 I've used a myliveCD script to make a bootable flashdrive of my OS.

PS: If I have to reinstall it takes 5-15 minutes & all my current data is still in my Home folder.

 

Does TimeVault fit your needs?
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TimeVault

My tutorial: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/timevault.html

You gave me a good idea for exploration, though


Regards,
Mrk

 

From Indonesia, meant for local schools using Ubuntu, a 'DeepFreeze for Linux' has been developed;

Dafturn Ofris (Google Translation Ind->Eng) website link.

Download link

Mind you, I just stumbled across this when searching after reading your post...
It's only available in indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and english.
When I get to setting up Mint 10 this weekend, I'll give it a spin.

 

Although Debian wired, there's FSProtect and Lethe - two others that share somewhat similar goals.

 

There are various ways to achieve this.
One way is the following:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/answers/Applications_GUI_Multimedia/Deepfreeze_for_Linux

The other way (which I prefer) is to use the non persistent mode offered by the live cds, but instead of using a live cd you use a dedicated partition to do it.
For Debian and Ubuntu I use Live Magic or Remastersys.
For Mandriva, PCLinux, Unity I use Mklivecd.

After I configured my personalized live cd I run it from a dedicated partition same way like Ubuntu's live usb creator or pendrive linux do it from usbs, but in a non persistent mode.

Panagiotis

 

Peter, how are you?

Disk imaging software is generally available for Unix/Linux systems, most known software that we discussed the last decade here recognize the Linux file systems just fine:

Most Linux installations get installed with ext2/ext3/ext4 filesystems, this is what you look for when reading documentation.

Some links:
http://kb.acronis.com/content/6045
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/brh/features.html
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-linux.htm
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/download-linux-clonezilla-to-clone-system.html

As far as ISR/Rollback features goes, the filesystem ZFS developed by Solaris and available for Linux/FreeBSD comes to mind:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZFS
http://hub.opensolaris.org/bin/view/Community Group zfs/WebHome

With your question you step into a new world, Peter, if you have more questions, please ask.

Also, partitioning and dual boot is unlimited under Linux, you are able to install 10 different Linux setups or more without sweat. And like already mentioned, booting a full functioning live system from CD/USB flash is a breeze.

 

Even built in...
a different approach but I've tested it and it worked great:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/aufsRootFileSystemOnUsbFlash

Or: btrfs with snapshotting