diff --git a/src/freedombone b/src/freedombone
index 1f7623f8..578e919b 100755
--- a/src/freedombone
+++ b/src/freedombone
@@ -219,8 +219,8 @@ UPGRADE_SCRIPT_NAME="freedombone-upgrade"
 # name of a script which keeps running processes going even if they crash
 WATCHDOG_SCRIPT_NAME="keepon"
 
-# the type of backup system used
-BACKUP_TYPE='rsync'
+# the type of backup system used, rsync or obnam
+BACKUP_TYPE='obnam'
 
 # Name of a script used to create a backup of the system on usb drive
 BACKUP_SCRIPT_NAME="backup"