Re: rsync backup question
Ivan Shmakov <ivan@gray.siamics.net> writes:
>>>>>> Paul E Condon <pecondon@mesanetworks.net> writes:
>>>>>> On 20110722_142620, lee wrote:
>
> […]
>
> >> There isn't much point in using rsync since you're neither copying
> >> to a
>
> > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> > If the copy job fails 3/4 way thru, one can pick up the pieces and
> > continue using rsync. So even if it is a one time job, it is worth
> > knowing about rsync and how to use it.
>
> Moreover, Rsync has its powerful ‘--filter=’ option.
>
> To be honest, it's my habit to use rsync(1) instead of a
> recursive cp(1), even if the latter is sufficient for the case.
Sure rsync is a nice tool, though when you remember the original
question and that rsync already failed for the OP, do you really think
rsync is the best tool for him? If so, then why?
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