Re: tramp (2.3.5.26.2); Copy-paste of folder from Windows machine to Linux server does not work

[Michael Albinus]

Guillaume Demeyère <address@hidden> writes:

> Hi Michael,

Hi Guillaume,

> Thks for this clarification, I had not realized the lack of supported
> compress programs on Windows. Although I did successfully install
> bzip2 on mine this morning, I'll acknowledge a typical install would
> miss it.
>
> Pscp does not support multi-hops, so it's a longer process for the
> user who needs the file to be copied as root. Worth it for a 100 MB
> file, but not so much for a few MBs. I have no idea how much
> compression improves the process, but if it was implemented in Tramp,
> it's probably because it's worth it?

Yes, it makes a difference. Let's see whether we make it work. Since I
don't use MS Windows, I will misuse you as my tester :-)

Could you pls run the following, and show me the output?

(shell-command-to-string "echo xyzzy | bzip2 | bzip2 -d")

> Best regards,
>
> Guillaume

Best regards, Michael.