Re: Bugs and features

[Mark . Burgess]

> Yes, embedding the rsync algorithm as an optional way to copy files
> would be the only sensible way to marry cfengine & rsync.  This would
> allow the efficiency of rsync (over slowish links with slightly changing
> data) with the authentication/security already present in cfengine.
> 
> If the rsync algorithm is a big win, it is a shame to have to hack up
> automated ssh logins and run it in a shell just to use it securely from
> cfengine.
> 

Tests show that it isn't, except for certain types of copy (which
probably don't occur that often on a stable system). The need for
rsync efficiency seems to be mainly folklore. 

> Then again, the cases where rsync is a big win are probably not all that
> common in cfengine setups.
> 

Exactly, my point. What I didn't realize though is that rsync has a library.
If it has a reasonably accessible API, it might be possible to
integrate the good parts without the bad parts... Why don't you all
come to the workshop at LISA armed with some knowledge of this, a
and we can discuss it there...

Mark

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