On Sat, Jun 01, 2024 at 08:20:08AM +0000, Michael Kjörling wrote: > On 1 Jun 2024 10:11 +0200, from to...@tuxteam.de: > >> for years have i been using a self-made backup script [...] > > > > I won't get into that -- I can't even fathom why you'd need coproc > > for a backup script. I tend to keep things simple -- they tend to > > thank me in failing less often and in more understandable ways. > > I agree. There are plenty enough of ready-made backup solutions to > cater to different needs that making one's own shouldn't be needed.
(Full disclosure: I do mine with a shell script wrapped around rsync, and using its wonderful "dir-merge" feature to fine tune what to leave out). [...] > > I didn't try your script, but may be there is a "\n" missing down > > there? > > > >>> printf "%s\n" "sleep 3;exit" >&6 > > ^^^ > ^^ Good catch, thanks Michael -- to DdB: please, disregard my hunch. I didn't look closely enough. Cheers -- t
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