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-# simple_backup
-A simple backup script using rsync
+# simple-backup
+A simple backup script
+
+## Description
+simple-backup is just a bash script that allows you to backup your files.
+It reads from a configuration file the files/directories that must be copied,
+the destination directory for the backup and a few other options.
+
+## Dependencies
+rsync is used to perform the backup.