> kwikhak: > > <shut down oracle> > cd $srcdir; > ls -ld $destdir; # convince yourself it exists. > find . | cpio -pdv $destdir; > <eyeball the results, if it seems clean then > fry $destdir and symlink the results back>.
I would use 'find . | cpio -pdlmv $destdir (note use of 'l' flag will make sure that linked files remain linked. Otherwise linked files may get physically copied, resulting in broken links... John -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: John Kanagaraj INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).