Mailman 3 January 2026 - Bit-dev

v1.6.0 - Release Candidate
by c.buhtz＠posteo.jp Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Hello together, the Release Candidate for version 1.6.0 is out. https://github.com/bit-team/backintime/releases/tag/v1.6.0-rc1 It introduces massive changes since v1.5.4, thorough testing is crucial. The plan is to get this version into the upcoming Ubuntu LTS. Therefore the testing deadline is February 6, two weeks before Canonical Ubuntu’s Debian Import Freeze. - Add gocryptfs support for local backup profiles - Removed EncFS support for new created backup profiles - Back In Time application logo - New dependencies: bash, python3-pyqt6.qtsvg - Minimum required Python version 3.11 - See CHANGES.md for all details. If possible, please spread our Mastodon post about this: https://fosstodon.org/@backintime/115931593751388080 Thank you in advance Christian Buhtz

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EncFS encryption combined with Udev schedule?
by c.buhtz＠posteo.jp Jan. 25, 2026

Jan. 25, 2026

Hello, does anyone of you is using BIT with an EncFS encrypted profile in combination with an Udev-schedule (When drive is connected)? My assumption is "no". I can not make it work. First I thought this is related to gocryptfs itself but then I realized there are similar errors with encfs. <https://github.com/bit-team/backintime/issues/2386> Enough for today. Christian

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How to migrate EncFS profiles to gocryptfs profiles?
by c.buhtz＠posteo.jp Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

Hello there, latest dev version no do support gocryptfs encryption for local profiles. Now I am working on reshaping the GUI in that context and updateting all the EncFS-warnings. BIT won't implement a migration feature. But I would like to offer a migration guide (like a wiki page, manual, FAQ, etc) about how to migrate EncFS backups/snapshots to an gocryptfs backup profile? Maybe someone would like to test and document this process? There is an old migration guide from the gocryptfs community about encfs to gocryptfs. <https://github.com/rfjakob/gocryptfs/wiki/Upgrading> I can imagine these steps in context of BIT. But I have not tested it. 1. Having a local encfs profile with several backups in BIT. 2. Create a new fresh "local gocryptfs" profile. 3. Close BIT. Do everything in terminal. 4. Mount and encrypt the encfs profile directory. 5. Moutn and encrypt the gocrypt fs profile directory. 6. Using tar/rsync/or something else to copy everything from the old into the new profile directory. 7. Unmount/close both directories. 8. Start BIT with the new gocryptfs profile. Now you might see all backups there? Is it that "easy"? Regards, Christian

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Review request: Expert Options got a new widget
by c.buhtz＠posteo.jp Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Hello, I got an idea, while browsing through the oldest or most inactive issues. The Export Options tab now has a new widget regarding the "--copy-links" and "--copy-unsafe-links" rsync options. The previous two checkboxes are removed. Would like to know your opinion about it. And also would like to have a second pair of eyes checking the strings and tooltips. <https://github.com/bit-team/backintime/pull/2347> Thanks in advance, Christian

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