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Backing up with `dd` is stupid.

• billswift 16y ago
  Some tools work better than others for an individual's particular situation - but backing up is never stupid.
  • mbubb 16y ago
    Good point - the question is 'under what circumstances is dd a better/only choice for this task?' I think if you are in a rescue mode and are in a limited env (busybox/ ash type of scenario) then it is very good to know how to backup using dd...