. What is the recommended procedure and correct syntax to copy one's home directory from one computer to another? I make regular DVD backups of my home directory on my main Linux box and would like to copy the complete home directory onto my laptop on which I have installed the same distro. Of course, the laptop has some attributes that are different, such as the processor, cd/dvd drives, video card, etc. Are there any risks or potential problems to avoid in using a command syntax like the example below to copy my complete home directory (3.2 gig) from the desktop box DVD backup to the laptop? cp -pruv /mnt/cdrom/joe/* /home/joe --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss