I would like some feedback about the --backup option in rsync. Is it worth using it for backups, or should I just use rsync commands that just transfer files without the use of --backup option?
-b, --backup make backups (see --suffix & --backup-dir) --backup-dir=DIR make backups into hierarchy based in DIR --suffix=SUFFIX backup suffix (default ~ w/o --backup-dir) I am somewhat hesitant to use it because with the backup option, preexisting destination files are renamed as each file is transferred or deleted. It also says that previously backed-up files could get deleted. Thusly I need some assistance understanding all the pros and cons.
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