On Wed, Mar 04, 2015 at 03:22:45PM GMT, L. V. Lammert wrote: > rsync -avH will copy hard linked files, .. and is a much better option > - especially if using a network connection [e.g. to the backup disk > mounted on another machine].
Hi Lee, I was meant to mention it but given the issues the OP had with (seemingly) simple 'tar' syntax, I did not want to get into explaining yet another tool (i.e. trailing slash, etc.). Besides, it's not in base. Regards, Raf
