Backing up my iPhoto and iTunes libraries

I want to have an on-site and an off-site backup of my important files. This documents the first steps, to make sure the iPhoto and iTunes libraries are properly backed up.

rsync works well for me in other chores, so I decided to use it for this part of the backup. For personal documents that may be updated on other PCs, I’ll probably use Unison. However, I only add pictures and music on the Mac.

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