

The method of backing up to “Another computer†is pretty straightforward too simply sign into the other machine with the same email address used for CrashPlan, and then select that second computer from the list of computers inside CrashPlan, and start the backup.Since CrashPlan for Home is about to close down, I had to swith to a new solution. This is done by using a code that is given from one friend to another, entered into the application, and then starting the backup. I, for example, fix numerous friends machines on a regular basis and so having them back up their systems to my machines could be handy, so if they break something I can restore their system, and they know that I have a copy of their system for safekeeping. The idea of using a friends computer is pretty neat I have to say. Back up your system to a local folder or removable drive.Back up your system to another machine of your own.Back up your system to a friends computer.However, you also have some other options at your disposal which are always free: Pro plan retains unlimited file versions, and supports web browser and mobile app access, and web browser restore.Pro plan support multiple backup sets, and back up continuously (free once daily).Pro users get unlimited online storage space for backup, free users may only back up locally or offsite to other computers.You can check out the feature comparison of free and subscription-based CrashPlan accounts here. Starting up CrashPlan and backing up the systemĬrashPlan has numerous options for where to backup your system, and includes a 30 day free trial giving you the option to backup your system to the CrashPlan Central remote servers. On some Linux distributions, you may need to add the following to '/etc/init.d/boot.local': /etc/init.d/crashplan start.The CrashPlan service is installed and configured to run from a directory chosen during installation (default: etc/init.d/crashplan) and linked from '/etc/rc2.d'.Once installed, the CrashPlan app can be launched by using the command 'CrashPlanDesktop', which is linked from a directory chosen during installation (default: /usr/local/bin/CrashPlanDesktop).

This does not overwrite your system's installed Java. If you do not have a compatible Oracle JRE installed, the installation script downloads and installs it alongside CrashPlan.

The CrashPlan app uses the Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run.There are some notes included in a ReadMe file that I’ll paste here, that you should be aware of: Follow the on screen instructions and install away!.And then we run the installation script.Next, we extract the archive: tar -xf CrashPlan_4.8.2_Linux.tgz.Visit – your download will start automatically. Arch / Manjaro users can install it via the AUR, and other distribution users can install it manually.Installing CrashPlan is fairly straightforward:
