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Old 05-04-2008
Chris Davies
 
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Default Re: Pros and Cons of using ftp vs. rsync?

In comp.os.linux.misc Goran Ivanic <goran@lycos.com> wrote:
> Assume I want to transfer large amounts of stuff from one server to
> another (through Internet).


Either you do or you don't. It's hard enough understanding people's
questions without having unnecessary assumptions thrown about.


> Which method should I prefer:
> ftp or rsync ?


Your preference is entirely up to you. Personally, if it really was
"large amounts of stuff", I'd consider sending a tape through the post.


> What are the Pros and Cons?
> Which is faster?
> Which is more stable?


I think you probably ought to go and do your own homework, don't you?
Chris
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