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Don't need to enter GPG key multiple times

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Bob Mottram 2014-12-17 20:47:19 +00:00
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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ su
backup
#+END_SRC
You will be prompted for your GPG key password a couple of times.
If this is the first time that you've made a backup then you will be prompted for your GPG key password.
When the backup ends remove the USB drive and keep it somewhere safe. Even if it gets lost or falls into the wrong hands the content is encrypted and so is unlikely to become a source of leaks.
* Restore from USB
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restore
#+END_SRC
When the restore is complete you can remove the USB drive.
You will be prompted to enter your GPG key password, then when the restore is complete you can remove the USB drive.
* Distributed backups
Distributed backups are a better way of ensuring the persistence of your data, such that even if your system gets stolen or destroyed then the data will still be recoverable from your friends. Since the backups are encrypted your friends (or anyone else with access to their systems) won't be able to read your backed up content even if their systems are subsequently compromised.