Re: File distribution with 'type=checksum'

[David E. Nelson]

Hi Mark,

Yes, I realized that from the error msg. I did finally find a solution (posted 
to this forum) using filters but I don't understand why it works.  I initially 
tried:

Type: "link" - but this didn't work.  I had to use:

Type: "dir|link" - then all worked great.

Thanks,
         /\/elson


On Mon, 15 Nov 2004, Mark Burgess wrote:

> You cannot compare symbolic links by checksum. This applies only
> to the links. You have hvae chosen inform=true so you get a message
>
> M
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2004 at 11:28:53AM -0600, David E. Nelson wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I wish to distribute a directory tree of files using 'type=checksum' and
> > 'inform=true'.  The problem is that w/in this tree there are symlinks which
> > causes an informational msg to be displayed:
> >
> > cfengine:barbrady: Checksum comparison replaced by ctime: files not regular
> >
> > I do not want to use 'type=ctime' because if the local copy is newer the
> > copy will not occur - I want to guarantee that the master copies are always
> > distributed.
> >
> > Is there a way to quell this but still retain 'type=checksum' and
> > 'inform=true'?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >          /\/elson
> >
> >
> >
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