9.3. Summary

Here's a list of the commands involving file backup:

Table 9-1. Backup commands

Command	Meaning
bzip2	A block-sorting file compressor.
cdrecord	Record audio or data Compact Disks from a master.
dd	Convert and copy a file
fdformat	Low-level formats a floppy disk.
gzip	Compress or expand files.
mcopy	Copy MSDOS files to/from UNIX.
mdir	Display an MSDOS directory.
mformat	Add an MSDOS file system to a low-level formatted floppy disk.
mkbootdisk	Creates a stand-alone boot floppy for the running system.
mount	Mount a file system (integrate it with the current file system by connecting it to a mount point).
tar	Tape archiving utility, also used for making archives on disk instead of on tape.
umount	Unmount file systems.