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Open source Backup software? Something like Acronis

I have been using Acronis True Image Server for a few years now and really have enjoyed how good it has worked. The only problem is the cost of a license, 600-700 bucks. Does anybody know of something floating around in the open source community that can compare to Acronis in the OS imaging and ghosting dept? Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Chris Green on October 14, 2008 at 8:35am: Are you looking primarily at deployment imaging? Or periodic imaging for recovery purposes?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by J. Scott Allen on January 27, 2009 at 10:49pm: I would be interested in the latter...seems everything that really works is extremely expensive. I would like the ability to image periodically for grandfather level backups.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brent Pool on June 3, 2009 at 7:23am: Hmm, I have also used Acronis and I am not sure if there's something similar available for free. Maybe you find some good backup solution on this site. Of course, there are those free online backup services but they're not too reliable and limited to a small amount of data. Carbonite is also nice but as far as I know it's expensive, too.; ▶ Reply to This