I have an ext hdd that i copy my stuff to every few months. I think that i am copying everything all over again each time. What I'd like to do is just copy files that have changed. This is the command i have been using stormy@stormy-desktop:~$ sudo rsync -azvH /home/stormy/ /media/october please don't suggest that i use dd or whatever else there is because i am not good at trying new things. i think i'm doing a lot just to do the backup every few months. any rsync suggestions greatly appreciated. if i am already using the correct command for just copying things that have changed, please let me know. THANKS, Merry Christmas to all pluggers ! -- betty i. www.webcanine.com information for people who care for dogs. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss