> I know I could copy all files with "cp * temp" and then all subdirectories one by one butI would prefer a single command to do that. Any chance? cp -R testdir/* temp If I understood well... Tudi. -- __________________________ ************************************ ** Tudi Le Bleis ** ************************************ ** Tudi.LeBleis@gmail.com ** ** +33.6.64.97.97.51 ** ************************************