Special files are files that represent a device. You should read a book
about linux basics, it will be explained.
To make a backup, use the tar command instead of cp.
HTH
Flupke
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Kirk McElhearn wrote:
> I am trying to back up my Mandrake installation into a backup partition.
> When I do so, I get a message that XXX special files will not be copied.
> What are special files? Does this compromise my backup? I wanted to
> back up the entire installation in case I screw something up...
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> Kirk
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