Version control systems are probably one of the most useful tools I have ever found. I store everything from shell scripts, to source code, to family photos, to configuration files, to the kitchen sink. And, since I run my own Subversion serve, I can create repositories with abandon. In fact, each software module I develop for each customer gets a private repository. Considering how dependent I am on Subversion, it only follows that I need to make sure my Subversion server is completely bullet proof, or at least thoroughly backed up. Although the drive system utilized is a RAID10 with multiple hot spares, I still did not feel secure knowing the the building could burn down and I could still lose everything. So, I needed a more integrated way of backing up Subversion, but without the price tag of expensive backup solutions one can purchase online. This is where my knack for automation scripting jumps off the bench and yells, "Put me in coach!"

It took me some time to figure out the surefire way to get DVD playback working in Ubuntu. I have seen MANY tutorials and forums all giving clues to the solution, but noone seems to post a complete step by step solution. This solution works for me every time. I use it to configure 4 different systems with completely different components. Simply run this script as root, reboot*, and enjoy the show with the totem command, or Movie Player in the Sound & Video submenu of the programs menu.