Examining the syntax of the config.pl file seemed to provide the missing link. Just in case someone else comes across this question, attached is the configuration that is working in the GUI and here are the corresponding entries for /etc/backuppc/config.pl to exclude some folders within a share:
$Conf{BackupFilesExclude} = { '/home' => [ '/*/Dropbox', '/*/Downloads' ] }; ... $Conf{RsyncShareName} = [ '/home' ]; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rapidly troubleshoot problems before they affect your business. Most IT organizations don't have a clear picture of how application performance affects their revenue. With AppDynamics, you get 100% visibility into your Java,.NET, & PHP application. Start your 15-day FREE TRIAL of AppDynamics Pro! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=84349351&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ BackupPC-users mailing list BackupPC-users@lists.sourceforge.net List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users Wiki: http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/