Thread: copy hidden files for beginners
how copy multiple hidden files 1 directory in ubuntu?
clarify, absolute beginner!
have used forums , lists great benefit , thought post hoping helps some.
have been searching google find how copy hidden files skel folder user folder. found lot of questions , lot answers , none seemed work me. found forum , joined, hoping end beginner status asap.
found made me think maybe question not posed properly. directories in question exist, thought:
"cp -r /etc/skel /home/destination";
"cp ./.* /home/destination";
"cp -a * /home/destination" ...
last of long list incorrect commands!!!
turns out "cp -a * /home/destination" absolutely correct except permissions weren't in line. so:
"sudo cp -a * /home/destination"
got job done easy peasy.
1 absolute beginner another, hopes helps!
lloyd
doesn't feel great solution of problem this.
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