[gabor]
> i am trying to backup a zodb filestorage of a running zope.
> i'm on linux.
> 
> i've read that you simply make a copy of the Data.fs file..
> 
> but what about the modifications/transactions that are happening when i
> make the copy.
> 
> will not the database be in a corrupt state then?

It can be, although the odds are in your favor.  The intended way to
make backups is explained here:

    http://zope.org/Wikis/ZODB/FileStorageBackup
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