Unfortunately I tried the same and could only include from a file list using
the -T switch (I think it's -T).
thanks,
George Vieira
Network Administrator
http://www.citadelcomputer.com.au
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alister Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 5:59 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [SLUG] excluding a directory using TAR.
>
> Hi,
>
> I wish to do a backup using TAR but want to exclude a directory, is there
> a way to do this??
> Could only find an option to exclude a file in man tar.
>
> regards
>
>
> Alister Waller (B. Comp)
> Technical Consultant - Roadtech Systems Ltd
> Phone: 02 98073516 Fax: 02 98085294
> www.roadtechsystems.com.au
>
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