On Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:57 +0200, Michael Schmarck wrote:

> But if a backup to disk is done, tar is still a good tool for the job,
> but IMO not the best tool available. Instead I'd suggest to use rsync.
> Reason: It's easier to restore just a single file.

rsync is good, but has its own disadvantages, notably the lack of
compression and the reliance on the destination filesystem to preserve
permissions. Dar is a good compromise, being tar-like but intended for
disk use. Restoration of individual files, while not as simple as with
rsync, is far more straightforward than with tar.


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