On Sun, 26 Oct 2003, jw schultz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>�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?
--
John Van Essen Univ of MN Alumnus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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