I figured out my error. for those who might want to bring rysnc over to their windows boxes...
C:\opt\rsyncd\rsync.exe -uav "/cygdrive/c/docume~1/user" "/cygdrive/e/filesync/backup" >>/cygdrive/e/rsync.log thats the command i was using that now works, what i missed is that you need to instead of use e:\ you need to do /cygdrive/e The binary i was useing http://sourceforge.net/projects/backuppc/files/cygwin-rsyncd/2.6.8_0/ On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Stephen <cryptwo...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have been trying to get a workable backup strategy on my work laptop. > > per policy i am stuck with a windows XP machine for now. so far all > backup solutions have sucked. > > i was fooling about with cygwin complied rsync. > > I like rsync. its cool its sexy its lite. however the cygwin compiled > version doesn't seem to like local -> local at all well. > > Just fro a sanity check if possible what would be an example of local > -> local rsync parameters? > > i feel like i am either missing something huge and beating my head > against the wrong wall or i jsut have lost a useful portion of my grey > matter. > > -- > A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from > rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. > > Stephen > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
