Backing up with Ubuntu One

First of all you should know that Ubuntu One is a cloud based (web) file synchronization utility. This means you will have one copy of your data on Ubuntu One and one copy on your laptop or desktop computer. If you lose/delete a file and you are unable to stop the synchronization process, your file will also lose/delete the file on Ubuntu One. Please read my post titled UbuntuOne - Cloud Based backup.

Here is how to get started with Ubuntu One.

1. From Ubuntu desktop click on the envelope icon on the top panel and click on Ubuntu One.
2. Now we will register for a new user by clicking on Join now. If you are already registered you can just click on I already have an account! and log in.
   
3. Now fill in the form and remember to translate the captcha words. Click Forward when you are done.
   
4. You are finished creating your account.
   
5. You will find an empty folder called Ubuntu One in your Home folder. Anything you put in there will be synchronized with the Ubuntu One server.  In addition, you can add any folder to Ubuntu One by right mouse clicking on the folder and selecting Sync this folder from the Ubuntu One menu. (see below)

You can find more information on Ubuntu One at https://one.ubuntu.com/help/