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Old 11-18-2003
ani idea to copy directory structure
I want to copy the durectory structure having subdirectories in it ... would be greatful if anyone could let me know ..

thanks in advance
# 2  
Old 11-18-2003
More details required
Please provide as much detail as possible about the assignment, the deadline that you need it by, and your tutor's email address.

Thanks.
# 3  
Old 11-18-2003
Thanks for being soo nice YGOR
man i just never had the need to do anything like this ...and trust me i don't wanna look into unix man pages to search for one ...

so if u know and are willing to share it then let me know otherwise STOP being sarcastic ....

Give me ur address and i will make u my tutor Smilie .. u sound like a person who knows just a bit too much Smilie...

Take care
# 4  
Old 11-18-2003
If I am in some directory called /dir1 and I want to create that same structure in /dir2, but don't want to copy files:

$ mkdir /dir2
$ cd /dir1
$ find . -type d | cpio -pvdm ../dir2

I'm sure there are other ways.

Cheers,

Keith
# 5  
Old 11-18-2003
more details
i just want to copy the directory structure without copying actaul data in that directory or subdirectory...
# 6  
Old 11-18-2003
If I am in some directory called /dir1 and I want to create that same structure in /dir2, but don't want to copy files:

$ mkdir /dir2
$ cd /dir1
$ find . -type d | cpio -pvdm ../dir2

I'm sure there are other ways.

Cheers,

Keith
# 7  
Old 11-18-2003
Thanks Keith ,

It worked fine for me ...

Thanks again
 
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