> > That is as documented. You are requesting that the directory is synced > to c, preserving all attributes (due to -a) so rsync does that. >
Ah... the attributes of the containing directory are transferred to the containing directory on the destination. I read that but failed to absorb it. I guess it could clarify that, where there are multiple source directories, it's the FIRST containing directory's attributes that are transferred. But thanks, that explains it. -- Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html