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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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