"git-annex is not a backup system. It may be a useful component of an archival system, or a way to deliver files to a backup system. For a backup system that uses git and that git-annex supports storing data in, see bup."
since you said you're using it effectively as a backup, could you please clarify what they mean, and what you mean?
For context, I was originally answering "Fine. Now, how the hell do I backup my 5TB of photos?". My answer is that you don't need to, since photos don't usually change after they are taken. It is sufficient to simply archive them safely (and redundantly).
I'm not using git-annex as a backup system. I use Tarsnap and my own tool ddar for backups.
I am using git-annex to archive specific large file collections that don't ever change (eg. photos and videos). By storing these collections appropriately in multiple redundant locations, and by also backing up my git-annex repository (using the backup tools above), I have effectively "backed up" my photos. They're as safe as any backup system can make them.
"git-annex is not a backup system. It may be a useful component of an archival system, or a way to deliver files to a backup system. For a backup system that uses git and that git-annex supports storing data in, see bup."
since you said you're using it effectively as a backup, could you please clarify what they mean, and what you mean?
thanks!