hidden_files.md

hidden files

create an archive using tar (including hidden files)

taken from Digitesters

Normally:

tar czf backup.tar.gz /backup/*

This way all files are tarred except the hidden files.

Solution: replace the asterisk (*) by a dot (.)

tar czf backup.tar.gz /backup/.

copy files (including hidden files)

taken form superuser.com

Solution again use a dot (.) instead of an asterisk (*)

cp -r /backup/. /data