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Old 08-09-2010, 12:22 PM   #1
franklinmoi
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Copying all directories on a Linux server


I would like to copy all the directories (including data) from the Linux box to an external hard drive. Please assist on how I can achieve this.
 
Old 08-09-2010, 01:07 PM   #2
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Use dd

Check this link.
 
  


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