Isn't there some file size problem at 2 gigs? I know I have to split up my tar files when I do a complete system backup up. I use ext2. About two gigs is when things seem to get bad. I would split (man split) this file and then try it.
Joel > > > > It is just regular tar file of a downloads that I have accumalated. I > > am transferring to a new box for install. Nothing speacial here > > > > > > [rick@RSivernell rick]$ ll /opt/DownLoads/*tar > > -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2147483648 Apr 9 02:11 /opt/DownLoads/dl.tar > > Holy smokes! Almost 2Gb! I don't suppose you can "gzip -9" or, > better, "bzip2" it? > > K > -- > You are a bundle of energy, always on the go. > _______________________________________________ > Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users > Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL. _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
