Backup Home folder on Ubuntu onto a USB drive for upgrades on Linux

It is that simple, before a upgrade:

rsync -a -u  /home/ /media/you_usb_drive/your_backup_folder

Copies all hidden dotfiles, preserves permissions.


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sudo !! tip, bash-fu

Never knew this one before.  Makes it easier when you forget to sudo something.