If the backup script I've been working on works as well as expected I'll offer it up to the list with comments in the script file that document its operation. The script will run on any of the popular flavors of linux since other than tar it uses basic linux commands common across the board. That way beginners will have a little something on offer they can use to get themselves a little farther and do it a little quicker. Jude <dashielljt(at)gmpexpress-dot-net>