I am installing Linux Fedora Core 2 over a an older RedHat version, 7.1. The application is a complex one providing a real-time video feed. While reasonably schooled in the application side there are any number of esoteric pieces I am struggling with. Specifically something as simple as backing up the system. I've tried TAR and SMB only to create ever increasing volumes. The problem I think is that my attempts are chasing the links instead of simply backing up the links. I simply want to create a backup that I can copy back, untar or the like, if I must re-create the system. All my software is a CVS archive, however much of the meddling I've done to Linux is in the libs, file structures, links, .conf files and the like. Any direction will be greatly appreciated. Mike
