From b3776871b5d55defcda0ad60b5a482ff3c611842 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Helfman Date: Sun, 26 May 2019 13:35:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Rewrite the borgmatic overview a bit to clarify its place in the world. --- README.md | 13 +++++++------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c2bc8c2b..89091429 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,12 +8,13 @@ permalink: index.html borgmatic logo -borgmatic is a simple Python wrapper script for the -[Borg](https://www.borgbackup.org/) backup software that initiates a backup, -prunes any old backups according to a retention policy, and validates backups -for consistency. The script supports specifying your settings in a declarative -configuration file rather than having to put them all on the command-line, and -handles common errors. +borgmatic is simple, configuration-driven backup software for servers and +workstations. Backup all of your machines from the command-line or scheduled +jobs. No GUI required. Built atop [Borg Backup](https://www.borgbackup.org/), +borgmatic initiates a backup, prunes any old backups according to a retention +policy, and validates backups for consistency. borgmatic supports specifying +your settings in a declarative configuration file, rather than having to put +them all on the command-line, and handles common errors. Here's an example config file: