Re: FAQ: How do i use rsync?

[Eric Sandeen <sandeen@xxxxxxx>]

Shanker Balan wrote:

> Q. Is rsync useful for a single large file (like an iso image)?
> http://rsync.samba.org/rsync/fom-serve/cache/60.html
> 
> I guess this clears all my doubts.


Don't expect TOO much magic, though, because much of the image has
changed (all the RPMS, which are compressed, so probably don't have many
common bits with 1.0).

We tried this internally, and it did save some transfer time, but the
differences are significant enough that you don't get a HUGE advantage.

-Eric