-r was a typo. I meant -R for recursive. It still won't copy the devices in /dev.
Pete Harlan wrote: > > I'm trying to move all the files in my root partition to a different > > disk parition. I had no problems using cp -ar to do this with the /usr > > tree, but /dev is giving me problems. I can't seem to copy the devices > > Don't give it the -r option; -a alone will suffice. In particuar, -a > includes the -R option, which is what you wanted instead of -r (which > make all non-directory files into regular files: man cp). > > -- > Pete Harlan > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null
