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Re: [Bug-tar] GNU tar --append is too slow
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Sergey Poznyakoff |
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Re: [Bug-tar] GNU tar --append is too slow |
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Tue, 18 May 2004 12:56:25 +0300 |
Hi
> I guess that Solaris tar skips straight to the end of the file, while GNU
> tar reads through the file before appending.
Yes, that's how GNU tar operates currently.
> Is there any way to obtain the
> faster response with GNU tar? I've experimented with a number of tar
> options, but perhaps there's some magic option. Or is this something that
> could be fixed in a future version?
Sure. I'll let you know when some more info on the subject is available.
Regards,
Sergey