Thanks very much; I had the feeling that *.* isn't what I wanted. Aaron -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Herta Van den Eynde Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:40 PM To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list Subject: Re: Witch cp ? Linux doesn't really use file extensions. You can create a perfect text file and call it "thisismytextfile" or "thisismytextfile.txt". Both will be recognized as "ASCII text". However, if you use *.*, only files that have a dot will be copied. You'll miss files without dots, including hidden files. In addition, softlinks will be copied as files. If your /srcpartition contains sockets, Manuel's dd is a safe bet. (You can check by means of "find /srcpartition -type s".) If the partition consists of regular file, I prefer a trick I learned from the Tru64 manpages: # cd fromdir; tar cf - . | (cd todir; tar xpf -) because I have the impression it runs faster. (Haven't really timed it, though.) Kind regards, Herta Bliss, Aaron wrote: > I need to copy an entire partition and all it's subdirectories to a > new partition; do I want cp -rp /srcpartiton/* /destpartiton/ or cp > -rp > /srcpartiton/*.* /destpartiton/ ? Thanks for your help. > > www.preferredcare.org > "An Outstanding Member Experience," Preferred Care HMO Plans -- J. D. > Power and Associates > > Confidentiality Notice: > The information contained in this electronic message is intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity named above and may contain privileged or confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and destroy the copies you received. Disclaimer: http://www.kuleuven.be/cwis/email_disclaimer.htm -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
