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rsync vs Time Machine for Linux

A side-by-side look at rsync and Time Machine for Linux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

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rsync

File Management

rsync is an open source utility that provides fast incremental file transfer and synchronization. It can efficiently sync files and folders between locations while minimizing data transfer using delta encoding when appropriate.

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Time Machine for Linux

Time Machine for Linux

Backup & Sync

Time Machine for Linux is a backup software that provides functionality similar to Apple's Time Machine on Mac OS. It allows incremental backups to an external drive and easy restore of files.

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