[Bug 459664] [NEW] Backuppc errors restoring when it encounters filenames starting ~$

[Chris Myers]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: backuppc

Backuppc errors restoring when it encounters filenames starting  ~$

Some background:

   ~$ files are temporary files, created by Microsoft Word in the
current directory whilst Word is editing the original file.

   For example - opening filename.doc with word creates an additional
file ~$filename.doc

   If Word crashes, it leaves this file behind. It's not usually a
problem, but it is playing havoc with BackupPC restore.


BackupPC backs up these files without a problem. I found that if I select a directory for restoration that contains a ~$xxx file, the restore fails.

The only workarond I can think of for the moment Is to do a nightly
purge of the pesky ~$xxx files before backups take place.

Cheers,


Chris.

** Affects: backuppc (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Backuppc errors restoring when it encounters filenames starting  ~$
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/459664
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