Mozy

I’ve heard rumors that Mozy is going to offer a Linux version of Mozy Backup. I hope this is true. I used to run automatic backups all the time — and have had cause to run restores, too, so I know the process works well. But I haven’t been able to run backups since I switched to LInux. I’ve had to find other ways to back up my files, usually involving emailing them to other accounts I have just for that purpose. But it only happens when I remember to do it, and it’s easy to forget and go a while without a safe backup, so that when disaster strikes, even a small one, I have no backup to recover. I hate it — though not enough to go back to Windows.

I’d love to know if a version of Mozy in Linux is indeed in the works.

I would love to see MozyHome officially support removable USB drives (i.e., drives that Windows sees as “removable”. I have discovered somewhat by accident that MozyHome currently is able to back up removable drives, but not through the Configuration screen. I tried adding a removable drive to my backup via the right-click “Add to MozyHome Backups” command and it apparently worked because my removable USB drive is being backed up whenever MozyHome runs while the drive is attached (this was first done under a version prior to the current release, so I don’t know if this is still possible or not, though my backups continue to run after the update). The main annoying thing is not being able to refine the backup via the Configuration options and rules.

I realize that MozyHome does support USB drives that Windows sees as “fixed”, which is great. But unfortunately one of the particular USB drives that I use regularly (and which has specific features that I want/need) only comes designed as “removable” as opposed to “fixed”.

So I hope and request that Mozy seriously considers supporting “removable” USB drives in the future.

Please release a Linux client. I use the pro version for our company windows pc’s backups, Mozy home for my mac’s and would really like backup our hosted linux server. S3 is ok but I really like the Mozy service

+1 for a Linux client.

Yeah, I am totally in for a Linux client. Keep up the great work boys.

Yes I also would like support for linux. We are changing all our windblowz computers to linux. We only use 1 computer with windoz now and it is running Ubuntu and then using virtualbox to run the windoze and some programs we need sometimes.
Linux is definitely stable enough for the desktop these days.

Please Linux!!

+1 for a Linux client

Yes, I also think Linux should be supported with a Linux Mozy client.

See the niche ready to be filled, dear Mozy people.

I would also like to see a Linux client!

+1 for linux client

Linux version needed

Mozy, you guys promised me in an email that you would be releasing a Linux client when I was trying to get your client to work under Wine. That was over a year ago. I like your service, but the only reason I have a Windows computer now is for Mozy. I can’t stand it anymore! Come on – you told me you had it in the works. Please, let’s get it out, or at least get your current Windows client to run under Wine.

+1 for Linux client

+1 for Linux client.. go for linux support..plz!!!

Come on Mozy, you know your engineers want to build a Linux client… let ‘em free!

+1 for Linux! Plz…

+1 Current Subscriber with a very strong desire for a Linux client!!!

A Linux client would be very much appreciated.

I also would like a Linux version. I love using Mozy but cannot.

We use Mozy pro for work and have a couple of linux clients. I would love to be able to use Mozy with my home linux computers. So +1 Mozy Linux version for me.

I would kill for Mozy Home for Ubuntu. And come on, MacOs is based on Linux, you have linux version now. Change compilation options and give it to us. I will buy Mozy Pro unlimited if there will be Ubuntu version.

+1 for a linux client!

one more – mozy with windows has been great, but now I use linux . . . PLEEEEEZE

Linux please. We all use linux these days for file servers. That is where the backups need to be done!

Does anyone in Mozy support read this blog? for 4 months, dozens of your most passionate customers have been asking for Linux. Good customer relations would at least have someone chime in an acknowledge these people. PS Mozy is my last barrier to moving to Linux. Soon, I will decide it is not worth it.

@photon500 – thanks for the comment. You’re absolutely right, sorry we’ve been remiss about getting on here and acknowledging all of you who are asking for a Linux client. Let me assure you that We do read these comments, and take them into account when we’re planning out our product roadmaps.

I can’t say a whole lot at this point, but I can say that we are working on a Linux client, and we welcome any input as far as what you all would like to see, so feel free to leave suggestions and ideas in the comments here, and I’ll make sure the product team sees them. And keep the feedback coming, we really appreciate it!

-Nate
nate@mozy.com

+1 for Ubuntu and Centos , Client/Server.

After reading this I have to assume that even if Linux support is in the works at Mozy, it is not taken seriously. So to S3 I go…

+1 Linux Client

I’m a fellow user of this service with two accounts since a couple of year.

Recently I migrated my home data to my brand new personal NAS (readynas), but what a bad surprise I’m no longer able to backup it as mozy doesn’t allow you to backup network drives…
As the ReadyNas is an open Linux box I’d love to see a linux version of the Mozy client.

It will be very efficient : that kind of NAS is a low consumption unit that can be kept up and running 24/7, with integrated RAID1 like feature.

please please please ! a linux version of the mozy client !

Cheers,

Linux please! I just switched to Ubuntu and will be forced to cancel my existing account if there is no linux client in the works.

I add my vote for a linux version. I just got it few days ago, and backed up my windows xp partition. It would be awesome if I could do the same on the Linux side of my laptop… Keep up the great work!

Ubuntu, please!!!

Linux version, pleazzzzzzzze

I add my vote for a Linux version (I’m willing to help beta test).

That’s fantastic news about getting a linux version up and running… especially if you offer a terminal version. I’ll be first in line for a Home account when you do!

Linux version please

I’m not sure if adding another “linux please” comment to the pile is worthwhile at this point–hopefully you guys understand at this point that is really something that needs to be done. I know that as a commercial operation, Windows and Mac clients are going to be most of your revenue stream, but linux is picking up for a home OS, and you clearly have lots of customers that are requesting linux support.

Think of a linux client for Mozy like free advertising. The day it is released, there will be posts all over linux forums and most likey articles on slashdot and other nerdy news sites. Personally, I’m not going to go back to running a windows “file server” at home just so I can use Mozy backups, but I’ll be signing up as soon as I can back up from my linux box.

Mozy would also be an excellent backup option for all those linux netbooks floating around out there…

Feel free to sign me up as a beta tester for it. I’m running Linux Mint 5 LTS based on ubuntu 8.04LTS based on Debian.

I’m a professional QA tester of software for a large linux based router company. I find bugs for a living!

(watch this comment thread turn into SIGN ME UP FOR BETA TOO PLEASE!@#!@#!$%@#$%)

BTW,

Nate, I am a grad student in Seattle and would be happy to be a beta tester.

Matt

When will Mozy support linux? Mozy would be the best alternative out there…

Ah, and: Is there a place I could put my mail address down to receive an alert once you release a linux version? (or want testers, whatever) Thanks!

I run a DNS-323 NAS in RAID 1 which covers me from a single drive failure. The DNS-323 is Linux based. I’d love to run the client right on the NAS so I don’t have to keep my computer powered up in order to keep my backups current. With so many things being Linux based I believe a Linux Mozy client would be a great step!

Keep up the great work guys! Love the product!

It was worth checking this blog from time to time. Great news to hear about incoming linux version. I would be very pleased to go into beta test. I’m using Mozy Home on my second Windows based computer, my prime machine – Ubuntu 9.04 driven laptop is waiting for linux version of mozy.

Regards
Jakub

+1 for linux (already use it on OS X).

A linux client would close my backup gap.

Please provide a Linux version.

+1 linux i just signed up thinking there was a client disappointed

I was going to buy the service, but stopped the process when I found out there is no Linux client. Please, provide us a version!

A linux client would be great.

LINUX: .deb for K/X/Ubuntu i386 and 64-bit. Synaptic and aptitude installs would also be nice.

+1 for Linux Version

mozy linux client => +1 customer for mozy (me)

I am a paying customer who switched to Linux Mint [built on Ubuntu] 6 months ago and I too would appriciate a linux version of Mozy. Right now I’m paying 60 dollars a year for nothing!

it’s frustrating when there is no more info about the release date. Could it be in 2 years when linux takes over the world?

Yet another potential customer interested in a linux client, ideally (open, if possible) source based. At the very least binaries for both x86 and x86_64 flavours of Ubuntu.

Thanks in advance!

+1 for Linux (so I can use it on my NAS)

A former Mozy for windows PAYING customer– switched to ubuntu– too bad you don’t offer a linux client

+1 for a linux client…… We NEED this, and a status update on any dev progress towards one wouldn’t be bad, either……

I’ll be a paying customer once a client for Linux has been released.

Linux version will be very handy. For now there’s only JungleDisk for me.
Starts being expensive at 35G backups.

I am not a mozy customer, at least not yet. I agree with everyone that a linux client would be very nice, and would also make me much more likely to sign up for the service. My question is, how would a linux client be implemented. Linux users are much more particular about their setup and there are lot more options of filesystems etc. I think implementing something with FUSE would be a good option. Making it as easy to use as the other os’ clients might be difficult, but linux users are usually more savvy and willing to do some manual setup. For those wanting a linux client, what are your thoughts on how you think it should be implemented?

Yes, I would like a generic Linux version (I run Archlinux).

I have a mixed set of computers — two PCs, one Mac and one Linux machine — so being able to back up al lthree would be just great.

Thank you very muh much.

We just upgraded our house and the only reason we kept one old piece of crap is to act as the windows front end for mozy. Come next year for renewal time, if there is still no linux client, we will be moving our backups elsewhere. Come on guys! There really isn’t an excuse anymore, judging by the large demand just from those of us that take the time to comment here. How many potential customers have already walked away? I know my network admin boyfriend just told his company no mozy due to the lack of linux and he works for a contract company that sets up different types of backups for their clients! Do you all even read these?

A linux client would be perfect!

C’mon, Mozy. It’s obvious you have a decent-sized market for GNU/Linux distributions. There are even a few ways to implement Mozy to make sure it’s as highly compatible as possible and your customers have a happy experience, such as FUSE or GTK+. Just give us something. No other online backup service has the kind of service and value Mozy does. In software development, saying “We’re working on it” doesn’t really mean anything. We’ve got to have proof as Linux users, since we don’t have a client to begin with. Go on, give us a Linux client that’s so buggy we want to smash our heads through the keyboard. As long as we know you’re trying.

We run several quite large backups for Windows Server Clients through Mozy and would love to see a CLI client for linux (or rsync) so we can start using the service inhouse. Willing to beta test anything you have.

Thanks

Ill subscribe to Mozy as soon as a Linux client comes available.

Hei,

also from Germany – I am running a linux file server and need a mozy client for Linux!

Best Regards

Martin

I would like to be included in beta testing for a Mozy client for Linux.

I may be interested in beta testing a Mozy Linux client.

I’d love it if Mozy had a Linux client. When one becomes available, I’ll definitely look into using your service. (And if you’re in need of beta testers at some point, I’d be more than happy to be part of the testing.) Thanks also to Nate for letting us know that (a) a Linux client is on the way, and (b) someone really is hearing the feedback here. It’s nice to know that somone is listening. (Nice use of WordPress too, by the way. It’s cool to see professional sites using open source software!)

I’ve been a paying Mozy customer for a while now, and it’s been great, and I’ve already had a hard drive die on me, and Mozy was able to restore my files. But I’ve been needing to switch to a linux home server for a while, and I’m finally doing so today. I’ve put off switching because of Mozy, like many others here. So, on the one hand, Mozy has been a great service and worth the $5/mo fee. But on the other hand, my frustration at not having the freedom to move to Linux for my home server makes me feel “tied” to Windows… this is not a pleasant feeling. And these negative feelings have increased as my need for linux-based services for my home network have increased over time. And I’ve been forced to weigh the vital importance of backup with my desire for more/different home network capabilities… and the desires have lost to the need for backup… and that sucks. So, Nate et al, if you read this, please know that the fact that I’m switching to another service isn’t because Mozy doesn’t deserve my loyalty – it’s because I deserve more for my money, and others are offering more right now. In the meantime I’ve converted my Mozy-windows installation with Vmware Vcenter Converter and will hopefully run Mozy in it until I can transition to the new service. So, unless you guys release something within the week, I bid you a reluctant goodbye.

I’m exactly in the same boat as Matt B. Technically and emotionally speaking…
PLEASE, release something. A beta, an alpha o even pre-alpha. Something that give us an idea of how and when we will be happy again
I can seriously help with the testing. I’m a developer.
Thanks

I’d like a Linux client, specifically for Ubuntu including 8.04 and later versions. I use and recommend Mozy for Windows and Mac users, because it’s so easy to set up and more controllable than Carbonite (which silently auto-excludes video files btw!).

I’ve tried DropBox and SpiderOak for Linux backup with rather poor results, so I no longer use them – the market for consumer / SOHO backup on Linux is wide open, so I hope you come out with a Linux client soon.

+1 for a linux client.

I’d buy a subscription now if you had a linux client.

+1 Linux…..

Please a Linux client!

+1 for a linux client!

Fedora. RPM. Linux.

(Please??)

Hi.
Strong yes for Mozy Linux client.
There’s a money on a table!!!
Whats wrong with you Mozy people??

It appears the people are speaking. We want a Linux client, or rsync support. I’ve been a customer for a few years now and you’re about to lose me b/c I no longer want to run Windows at home.

I’d switch from my together Amazon S3 backup solution to mozy in an instant, if they offered a Linux client that was as integrated as the windows client!

Please don’t lock into one DE, support both Qt and GTK. Desktop integration is key for a Linux client. I suggest a daemon service, with desktop integrated front ends.

I am really wanting a linux version as well. I check the mozy website often just for that. I am moving to linux and have just been waiting for this last piece. Can’t wait!

+1 I use windows client, but i want to install ubuntu but there is no linux mozy client.

I also would love a Linux client. CLI is fine with me, just please make one!

Need a linux version ASAP.

+1 for a Linux client

A linux version would be great. I keep more data on my linux box than my windows box.

Doubleplus support for a Linux client.

Linux is making in roads to phones and net-books. This is primarily due to Microsoft’s’ inability to produce elegant and efficient programs to support low cost hardware platforms that are the boon for the 3rd world. Bill ended his relationship with OS2 is same reason people are moving away from mac and win! I know your staff has seen the back end of Microsoft programs and thus know their philosophical approach to computing. I understand if there are agreements involved that exclude you from the Linux market place.

I already have a Mozy subscription but just switched to Linux on my primary computer (Ubuntu 9.10). Right now, because I have already paid, I have a vmware XP box doing my backup…but it would be really nice if there were a Linux native client. If you don’t get one by the time my subscription runs out, I will probably go elsehwhere.

Yes, please please please a Linux client!

I’m an existing Mozy customer and would love a Linux client for my other machines – at the moment I only back up the Windows machine, but I have 3 other Linux (Ubuntu and Debian) boxes which I would also like to use Mozy on!

+1 for Linux

My wife and I both use Linux exclusively, I’d love to be able to use Mozy to do online backups for all our stuff. I’ll be keeping tabs to see when it becomes available

+1 for Linux, plz

I’m a customer with 2 WinXP home systems (yeah, I know). I’d also love to see a Linux client.

+1 for Linux

We use linux, we want Linux client.

What browser must be used? I have Mac OS 10.4.11 Tiger. I do not have Intel processer. I have eMac. Can I use Mozy?
c.c.chester@gmail.com

Another person interested in a client for Linux..

Linux, please! Actually, most Linux users could just set up an rsync cron job if you would just give an account and server space.

I would also buy it if it was linux!

Linux!

Many clients are asking me for Mozy on Ubuntu (as it’s cheaper than Ubuntu One for those with more than 50GB). At this point, they cannot use Mozy unless they switch back to a Windows or Mac OS. But, if they do, they won’t have the money for Mozy.

Please, make a client for Linux Ubuntu.

Thank you.

Another vote for linux client! (ubuntu & cmd line based even better)

+5 for linux ! please ! common guys!!! sick and tired of XP

I’ve got 300 Redhat Linux servers waiting for a Mozy client. Total of 50TB of data. That’s a lot of cash just waiting for you!

Looks like the thread is dying down and still no client. I’m sure the reasons must’ve been something other than technical or they would’ve released an api and let others implement it.

Linux Support Please,

Ubuntu user here…

Please Please support Linux either through a special client or web interface for a drag-drop back. Periodic backup not needed immediately.

+1 for a Linux client +2 if it worked on the same share as a Windows client!

I’ve had Mozy running on MacBook for some time now, but I’m appalled by the behaviour of Apple with this closed iPhone OS spreading everywhere and I’m going to switch to Ubuntu. This will end my Mozy subscription if a Linux version doesn’t appear anytime soon

I really hope you get your act together and release support for Linux.

One more for Linux support. Thanks!

+1 for Linux support.