Re: [tlug] Tar excluding some folders

[Charles Muller <acmuller@example.com>]

Susumu ISHIZUKA wrote:

> 
> $ tar cvzfP /mnt/win_d/chuck.tar.gz -X chuck-exclude 
> /home/chuck
> 
> is correct.
> 
> The problem is exclude file.
> It must be in relative path in the archive.
> 
> So, in your case, correct exclusion file must be:
>  Desktop
>  .kde
>  evolution
>  ... etc.

Obviously I must be doing something wrong. Between this and what Shawn
sent me off-list, I should be able to figure it out.

Thanks much,

Chuck

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