Disk-based network backups with BackupPC

Casey Woods writes “BackupPC is a superbly designed and documented disk-based backup application that runs on Linux and FreeBSD platforms. It allows an administrator to backup any Windows, Mac, Linux, or Unix computers on the local network with minimal configuration and administrative effort.
If you’ve been looking for an affordable and effective backup solution for your SMB or home network then BackupPC should be on your short list. The price is right and experience has shown BackupPC to be highly reliable and the very competitive with commercial solutions.”