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backup with python

Hi !
I need some help to create backup with python.
I want to backup some bases on DVD - RW .
How i make this with python ?
I want to use python because the program is write on python .

Thank you !
Sep 16 '08 #1
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Depends on what OS you are using. The easiest way would be to tar the
files you want to backup into an empty directory and then have the
python backup program call whatever DVD write program you have on your
system with the appropriate commands and your backup directory.
Sep 17 '08 #2
You may want to look into http://www.bigpaul.org/burn/
Hi !
I need some help to create backup with python.
I want to backup some bases on DVD - RW .
How i make this with python ?
I want to use python because the program is write on python .

Thank you !
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