On Friday 2004-10-08 21:47, CB wrote: > I can't figure out how to do this: copy (or move) all the hidden > files and directories contained in one directory to another > directory. > > Is it as embarrasingly simple as I imagine it must be? rsync -auvH source-dir/{*,.[^.]*} destination-dir unlesss, one dir contains the other. For cloning rather than updating destination-dir rsync -auvH --delete source-dir/{*,.[^.]*} destination-dir -- Copyright 2004 Angela Kahealani. All rights reserved without prejudice; UCC1-207. All information and transactions are non negotiable and are private between the parties. http://www.kahealani.com/