FAQ

  1. What is SafeKeep?
  2. Who is responsible for it?
  3. Why did you write it?
  4. Is it Open Source?
  5. Can it be used in commercial environments?
  6. Will the SafeKeep license restrict the choice of license for my code?
  7. Can I modify the SafeKeep code?
  8. How do I become a SafeKeep developer? What do I need to know?
  9. How can I submit code that I have written back to the project?
  1. What is SafeKeep?
    SafeKeep is a centralized and easy to use backup application that combines the best features of a mirror and an incremental backup. It is designed for ease of use and centralized management, removing a lot of the tedium typically involved in setting up such systems. It takes advantage of new Linux features such as the LVM system, to provide consistent and secure backups.
  2. Who is responsible for it?
    SafeKeep was written at Lattica by:
  3. Why did you write it?
    There are lots of such packages out there, but none seem to fit the bill. See our Motivation page for more on this subject.
  4. Is it Open Source?
    Yes, and it is licensed under the terms of the GPL.
  5. Can it be used in commercial environments?
    Absolutely. We welcome and encourage both free and commercial use.
  6. Will the SafeKeep license restrict the choice of license for my code?
    Not at all, as long as you don't copy parts of it into your code.
  7. Can I modify the SafeKeep code?
    Yes, you can. We encourage you to contribute them back so that all users benefit. If you want to keep them private, you can do so as long as you don't redistribute the results. If you want to distribute modified versions of SafeKeep, you will have to make sure the recipients can easily get to the changes that you've made. You can read more about this on our License page.
  8. How do I become a SafeKeep developer? What do I need to know?
    Working knowledge of Python and Linux is required. For more information on this subject, please refer to our Contributing page.
  9. How can I submit code that I have written back to the project?
    To submit a patch for inclusion in SafeKeep, simply send a diff -u to the safekeep-devel@lists.sourceforge.net mailing list. Please provide a description of your changes, and the license for your code.