backing up dsl on a usb

[blind gunman]

Ok i have Damn Small Linux on a usb. It boots up fine and will do most things I want it to. But when I go in to the control panel and try to backup the data on the same usb as dsl is on it just freezes. Is there some sort of way to do this or will I have to use another usb, rewritable CD or something?

Me uses dsl cuz I can't click on cuztomize in the installation wizard.
lawllawllawllawl

Seriously, you shouldn't try copying files to a raw device, just copy it to some directory from the mount point, probably everything under /.

When in doubt, consult mtab.

Good luck blind gunman.

[blind gunman]

what im trying to do is set up an os that i can carry around and go up to any pc and use it, and since i only have a 1/2 gig flash drive i chose dsl to save space.