On Sun, 26 Oct 2003, jw schultz
<jw@pegasys.ws> wrote:> On Tue, Sep 16, 2003 at 03:49:45AM -0700, jw schultz wrote:
>>
>> Aside from numerous other weaknesses that have crept into
>> the manpage i do note that there doesn't seem to be any
>> point where it is mentioned that rsync replaces destination
>> files rather than updating them in-place. I'm not sure
>> where it would go in the current manpage.
>>
>> I'm no writer but i have been toying with the idea of a
>> practical "how the rsync utility works for the
>> non-mathematician" document. This wouldn't be a how-to but
>> would instead describe in broad terms what the rsync
>> internals are doing, the three processes involved and a
>> general sketch of the protocol. Something that wouldn't be
>> obsoleted by enhancements.
>
> OK. Having receive tepid encouragement i have produced a
> first-draft of the document.
>
> As i said "I'm no writer", this document no doubt has
> structural defects and gaping holes as well as being worded
> strangely. I invite constructive comments and patches (on
> list) but if someone else wants to pick up the ball and run
> with it i would be pleased to hand it off.
>
> I have formatted it in HTML so if you care it can
> be found at http://www.pegasys.ws/how-rsync-works.html
I think a document such as this would be very helpful.
I looked at it soon after it was announced, but now it's not there
anymore. Where'd it go?
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John Van Essen Univ of MN Alumnus <vanes002@umn.edu>