There are some files and directories in /etc that only the root user is
allowed to view. This is for security. If you want to back up /etc you should
so so as root (just su to root from a console, or open a file manager in root
mode).
On Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:51, Colin Jenkins wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm trying to back up my /etc/ from a win98 box but some files get
> copied and others don't. Is this just a matter of setting permissions?
> if so what do I change them to.
> thanks
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