A Gmail backup system in python. Just' in case of Zombie Attack or Google explusion.
You need to change username, password and directory in __configuration__.py
Or if you prefer, you can use with arguments (just remove the file __configuration__.py)
gmail.py username password directory
Do not forget to add the script in a crontab task ;-)
crontab -e
And add, for example :
###################################################
# GMAIL BACKUP
###################################################
0 */2 * * * python /home/you/.../gmail.py
There isn't a good way to keep your password account secret. It's saved in clear text. But I recommand to use a unique password for this application only and not your own password. So you can revoque the password when you want. See Application-specific password required form Google pages