Quoting Rob Helmer (robert at namodn.com): > cd /mnt > tar -cp "(directories)" | tar -x (sleep 10; cd olddirectory && tar Sczpf -) | ssh username at newhost 'cd newdirectory && tar Sxvzpf -' ;-> -- Cheers, "Send a policeman, and have it arrested." Rick Moen -- Otto von Bismarck, when asked what he rick at linuxmafia.com would do if the British Army landed.