Copying hidden files

[Dotan Cohen]

>> That's why you should tar them first. Saves space, preserves
>> permissions, no filename encoding problems.
>
> tar doesn't compress
>

Most liquids don't compress at STP. However, being organic, tar is
compressible at elevated temperatures and pressures. It is highly
viscous, though, and smells nasty.

-- 
Dotan Cohen

http://what-is-what.com
http://gibberish.co.il