I don't know how it compares to Time Machine but as far as Linux backup 
software goes I really like Bacula.  You can backup to disk, tape, or tape 
libraries.

Thomas

On Friday 16 December 2011 13:06:02 you wrote:
> Apologies to anyone who is not interested in this thread, but I'm curious
>  to know what backup software comparable to OS X Time Machine Linux users
>  have on their lap/desktops. Time Machine is one of those parts of OS X
>  that would make it hard for me to emigrate from the garden.
> 
> Mark
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> > I just had a Howard Beale moment with Apple. I'm mad as hell and I'm
> > not going to take it anymore.
> >
> > I'm curious what people can suggest for linux laptop?
> > Any suggestions for distros and hardware?
> >
> > thanks. b,chris.
> 

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