[OS X TeX] backing up /usr (and MacTeX)

[Alain Schremmer]

On Jan 30, 2009, at 8:35 AM, Rolf Schmolling wrote:

> Hi,
>
> what about cloning it to an external Disk. I'd recommend SuperDuper

doesn't work with large files over ethernet. I had to give it up  
after "they" couldn't help.

> or CarbonCopyCloner.
>
> You might then selectively copy the /usr-directory back.
>
> Rolf
> Am 30.01.2009 um 14:18 schrieb Alex Hamann:
>
>> Hi and sorry for the slightly OT question:
>> can anybody tell me how the /usr directory and its subdirectories  
>> are integrated into the overall system structure? Let me  
>> illustrate to make myself clear: I a probably running into  
>> complete re-installation because of disk problems and was  
>> wondering how to backup my customized and updated Basic MacTeX  
>> installation. Would it be sufficient to just copy the whole /usr  
>> directory to a backup drive?
>> TIA
>>
>> Alex
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