Well, if you have a lot of changes in these files maybe its kust easier to either: 1 compare on a faster hd and update only those that needed back to usb 2. Utilize svn/git to keep track of changes and again copy only changes to usb On Jul 11, 2014 4:14 PM, "ToddAndMargo" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jul 11, 2014 3:58 PM, "ToddAndMargo" <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I have a bash script for synchronizing a flashing drive (target) >>> with my hard drive (source) I take to customer sites (with a read >>> only switch so I don't spread viruses). >>> >>> I currently "rsync" 11 different directories. Each sync line >>> looks like this: >>> >>> rsync -rv --delete $MyCDsSource/Linux $MyCDsTarget/.; sync; sync >>> >>> Problem: it is slow -- takes three hours. To help the >>> speed issue, I upgraded from USB 2 to USB 3. Backup went >>> from 3 hr-15 min to 3 hr-5 min. It is almost faster >>> to wipe the stick and rewrite it. >>> >>> Anyone know of a way to speed up rsync? >>> >>> Many thanks, >>> -T >>> >>> >> > On 07/11/2014 01:02 PM, Andrew Z wrote: > >> Tar ball changes and "just copy"? >> >> > Hi Andrew, > > There are at last count there are20957 files I synchronize. > "rsync" has been wonderful in keeping me current > on my stick. I am not sure how tar would help? > > -T >
