> The question is whether it is possible to copy sparse files as sparse, but > to preserve the original file size? By file size I mean the size, that a > file actually occupies on file system as reported by "du --block-size=1 > FILE". The apparent size is always the same.
If supported by your platform, also try: ls -l -s This may be related to the scanning block size rsync uses to determine if sparseness exists, or to write such a file. Maybe, I'm not quite sure of my thinking on this, I'm usually wrong. However, I do know there is a 'bug' filed regarding a large performance lag when copying sparse files with rsync. Just search bugzilla for 'sparse'. Since you're copying big files, it's something to be aware of until further characterized or fixed. -- Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
