On 2003-03-25 11:01, Louis LeBlanc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey all.  Sorry for the OT question, but here goes.
>
> I have several documents that I modify on two different machines.  Of
> course, before I start work on one machine, I have to remember where I
> last modified it, and if necessary, copy it over.
>
> I'd like to automate this process.  I know rdist is supposed to do
> something like this, but as I understand it, it only works for files
> modified in a centralized location.
>
> To further complicate things, communication between the two machines
> is strictly one sided.  One machine is behind a firewall that doesn't
> have an opening for the second.  I haven't yet had time to set up a
> tunnel between the two to remedy that, but ssh access the other way is
> trivial.
>
> Anyone know of a tool or method that can check the last modification
> date of two files under these conditions and keep them in sync?

If these documents are text-only or at least test-based (no binary
formats, like .doc, .pdf or whatever), this is a situation that
screams "Use CVS! Use CVS!" :)

- Giorgos


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