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> That is not what most file copying tools do by default. Yes, and that's OK. > When foo copy a file from user bar, and put it on his homedir, the last thing
by bayindirh 2y ago
> That is not what most file copying tools do by default.
Yes, and that's OK.
> When foo copy a file from user bar, and put it on his homedir, the last thing h want is for it to be owned by the foo user.
It depends.
> Your expectations are irrealistics (sic).
No, rsync can do this (try -avSHAX) and tar does this by default, and we're talking about rsync here.
- prmoustache 2y ago> rsync can do this (try -avSHAX) That is exactly what I am saying, rsync do not do this by default either, you have to tell him to via optionnal parameters.
- bayindirh 2y agoThe thing is, if you’re knowledgeable enough to use rsync over cp, you already know relevant flags to do that.