How to Install Rdiff-backup on Manjaro

Rdiff-backup is an efficient tool for backing up Linux data. It is available for Manjaro and other Linux distributions from the official website of Non-GNU. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of Rdiff-backup on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before installing Rdiff-backup, it is recommended to update the system package list and upgrade the existing packages by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Installation

To install Rdiff-backup on Manjaro, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Install the Dependencies

Rdiff-backup dependencies are required to be installed on the system for its successful installation. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pacman -S python python2 python-llfuse

Step 2: Install Rdiff-backup

Now run the following command to install Rdiff-backup:

sudo pacman -S rdiff-backup

After the command completion, Rdiff-backup will be installed on your system.

Verification

Verify the installation of Rdiff-backup by checking its version:

rdiff-backup --version

This command will show the installed Rdiff-backup version and other information.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rdiff-backup on Manjaro. Start backing up your Linux data with the help of this amazing tool.

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