Copying hidden files

[Nigel Ridley]

David Ex wrote:
> "
> 
> What is the best way to backup the home directory?  I found quite a few
> options over the internet, but not sure what is the easiest.
> gk
> 
> 
> 
> "
> 
> throw it all on a thumb drive :)

Not a good idea (for dot files)! If you do it this way you will lose all your set 'permissions' 
and when you copy them back to your /home you will have problems with kde starting.

Nigel

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