fnf@unisoft.UUCP (Fred Fish) (12/07/84)
<munch..munch..> **DISCLAIMER: This is a purely personal posting by the author and ** ************ has no connection with UniSoft Systems Inc. ** Furnished on a "here it is if you're interested" basis, no hype, just facts. ====== BRU (Backup and Restore Utility) ====== * Multiple physical volumes per archive. * Ability to properly save and restore ALL types of files including directories, block special, and character special. * Data verification via comparison with current files. * Incremental backup of all files since last backup. * Full backup of all files in a given hierarchy. * Backups done on a per file basis rather than filesystem image. * Error detection via checksum computation. * Robust in dealing with I/O errors or archive corruption. * No built in maximum internal I/O buffer size. * Can use random access capabilities of archive device. * Automatic byte or word swapping when necessary. * Recognizes filename generation patterns ala shell. * Archive internal self-consistency checks. * Archive labeling with user defined string and "uname" info. * Specify media size for partial volume use. * Action confirmation mode, user verifies action. * Protection against overwriting newer files. * Five levels of verbosity for finer control. Contact: Kevin @ Engineering Software Tools (602) 820-0042 6855 South Willow St, Tempe, Az 85283