[ale] rsync question

[Michael H. Warfield]

On Sat, 2010-01-30 at 19:15 -0800, J. D. wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> I frequently use rsync. It is an awesome tool. What are the advantages
> of running the rsync daemon vs just running rsync strait without the
> daemon running?

I would use the daemon if I were offering up anonymous rsync access for
downloads and that's about it.  Everything else requiring
authentication, I would use straight rsync over ssh.

> Thanks,
> 
> J. D.

Mike
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