Use same SSD for Timeshift for 2 different Linux systems

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I cloned my Linux installation successfuly (thank everyone for helping!) and now I need to keep backups for both systems.

I have 6 Tb external SSD (ext4) that I use for backups on my Laptop. Can I also use it for backups for my Geekom?

I tried to do so, but Timeshift creates folder “timeshift” in root of disk and interfere with other backups.

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I do not use Timeshift, but I have a thought on your question.

Maintain two folders for Timeshift naming them “laptop” and “Geekom”. When you are using Timeshift on the laptop, rename the folder “laptop” to “timeshift”. When you are using Timeshift on the Geekom, rename the folder “Geekom” to “timeshift”.

You could probably also use partitions each with its own folder for “timeshift”, but this would probably be less flexible.

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I’m sure it works technically, but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea.

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