Re: cpio

From: Chris Cox (ccox_nopenotthis_at_airmail.net)
Date: 06/21/04 

Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:45:43 -0500

Greg Menke wrote:
...
>
> Give star a try- its a lot better suited for actual use than Sun's tar
> is- particularly when using tape. Its a really nice program.
>

I recommend star as well. If not.. then use pax. But star is better
methinks.

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