Introduction to Linux

9.4. Summary

Here's a list of the commands involving file backup:

Table 9-1. Backup commands

   
   Command    Meaning
   bzip2    A block-sorting file compressor.
   cdrecord    Record audio or data Compact Disks from a master.
   dd    Convert and copy a file
   fdformat    Low-level formats a floppy disk.
   gzip    Compress or expand files.
   mcopy    Copy MSDOS files to/from UNIX.
   mdir    Display an MSDOS directory.
   mformat    Add an MSDOS file system to a low-level formatted floppy disk.
   mkbootdisk    Creates a stand-alone boot floppy for the running system.
   mount    Mount a file system (integrate it with the current file system by connecting it to a mount point).
   rsync    Synchronize directories.
   tar    Tape archiving utility, also used for making archives on disk instead of on tape.
   umount    Unmount file systems.

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