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how to take backup of a file , tell command and syntax

how to take backup of a file , tell command and syntax
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Old 12-14-2010
Depends what you call backup? Archiving on external device like tape/CD/floppy/HD ?
or make a second copy for safety?
in second case, use cp command, look at the man pages
 
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