On Mon, Jan 22, 2007 at 06:07:08AM -0800, Dave Stevens wrote: > Hi > > I've tried to copy files from my home folder to do a disk upgrade. I > foolishly only copied the visible (non-dot) files. Now I'd like to copy > only the . files (recursively) but don't see what the syntax is. Anyone? TMTOWTDI. The way I use: $ find /src/dir -print0 | cpio -padmv /dest/dir However, I don't think cpio will work across devices For copying across devices, rsync will do: $ rsync -av /src/dir /dest Kurt -- The reason they're called wisdom teeth is that the experience makes you wise.
