[TriLUG] backup questions

[Michael Tharp]

On Sat, 9 Jul 2005, Hugh Crissman wrote:

> On a more logistical note.  If I want to do a full backup, would I backup /proc or /dev? Are there any other
> special directories that need specialconsideration?

You should back up /dev if you aren't using a dynamic dev system like 
devfs or udev. You should never back up /proc, though. Typically you'd use 
rsync -x to keep it from traversing filesystems, but your mileage may vary.

> Sorry for all the questions
Don't be :)