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linuxmint / timeshift

System restore tool for Linux. Creates filesystem snapshots using rsync+hardlinks, or BTRFS snapshots. Supports scheduled snapshots, multiple backup levels, and exclude filters. Snapshots can be restored while system is running or from Live CD/USB.
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Please make restoring a snapshot from within the live session, more intuitive #253

Open Pjotr123 opened 7 months ago

Pjotr123 commented 7 months ago

In need of improvement: how to restore a Timeshift snapshot residing on the hard disk, after booting into the live session of Linux Mint (which may become necessary after a disaster).

The current solution I found is not intuitive at all: launch the wizard (!) and select Locations. Point it at the location on the hard disk where the snapshots reside. The rest is self-explanatory.

Please make this easier. For example by putting a Locations button on the Timeshift panel by default.

MoemUT commented 7 months ago

I support this request. A tiny tweak to the interface would make the restore process, which works fine in itself, much easier to start.

jtcraigjr commented 7 months ago

I also support this request, Timeshift is very valuable, but making it easier to use, would be a blessing in Live Session.