this is a total n00b question and i apologize for not having searched the forums beforehand
looking to backup the desktop as ive downloaded/installed wifi components and firefox
tried to do it via backup, but was returned to my old desktop once i rebooted
am running off usb key
/dev/sdb1 <-- puppy 1gig
/dev/sdb2 <-- grub 8mb
/dev/sdb3 <-- tiny core 500mb
/dev/swap <--remainder