Backup the Pupsave file with Pschedule

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Backup the Pupsave file with Pschedule

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Backup the Pupsave file with Pschedule

I have developed a simple method to backup the
Pupsave file at a scheduled time, for instance
once a day.

You can schedule to do the task overnight
if you wish.

Just install the pet package, then use a right click
on your Pupsave file and choose the 'Backup'
right click menu option.

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I thought up this method while reading the following thread
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=71927

I used jrp's simple script to do the copy.
Pschedule is the easy way to do a task on a scheduled
basis so I combined the two.

I've tested this on Lucid Puppy 525 and puppy 4.3.1

Note : If you wish to check if pschedule has been
set correctly, just launch pschedule from the Start menu.

Start menu > System > Pschedule

You will see a list of tasks that you have scheduled.

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note to jrp: I've changed the name
of the app to backup_pupsave to avoid confusion

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#2 Post by bigpup »

Good idea.

Noticed if you leave the initial settings for Pschedule, you get a backup every minute.
The things they do not tell you, are usually the clue to solving the problem.
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected :shock:
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#3 Post by don570 »

This method is only useful if you back up overnite
on a regular basis.

Also no white space is allowed in the filename or path.

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#4 Post by don570 »

I've included this script in Right click 526 pet package
for Wary and lucid puppy 520 and 525 users.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=67013

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