On May 4, 7:09 pm, Chris Davies <chris-use...@roaima.co.uk> wrote:
> In comp.os.linux.misc Goran Ivanic <go...@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 ?
>


I would rather go for rsync, it gives you a lot more functionality
over ftp,,,you may customize and do stuff like files to retain or
not...


> 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