OT (ish): How to copy hidden files/directories

[Chuck_Sterling]

CB wrote:

> I can't figure out how to do this: copy (or move) all the hidden files
> and directories contained in one directory to another directory.
> 
> Is it as embarrasingly simple as I imagine it must be?
> 

Go to the source directory, then

find . -print | cpio -pmud <dest>

If you want it verbose, use

find . -print | cpio -pmudv <dest>

These preserve permissions and such during the copy...

Chuck