How to copy with cp to include hidden files and hidden directories and their contents?
- by eleven81
How can I make cp -r copy absolutely all of the files and directories in a directory
Requirements:
Include hidden files and hidden directories.
Be one single command with an flag to include the above.
Not need to rely on pattern matching at all.
My ugly, but working, hack is:
cp -r /etc/skel/* /home/user
cp -r /etc/skel/.[^.]* /home/user
How can I do this all in one command without the pattern matching?
What flag do I need to use?