Only copy files (and so backup) if file changed #22

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opened 2025-12-17 15:04:05 +01:00 by yestax · 2 comments

yestax commented

2025-12-17 15:04:05 +01:00

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.setup_backup directory can grow quickly when updating the setup.
All files are copied no matter what and backuped. This is a great behaviour but not so smart.

#10: implements a way to diff files

Could be used to diff source and target files and copy (or backup) only if the file changed.

This could clearly show what file have changed.

.setup_backup directory can grow quickly when updating the setup. All files are copied no matter what and backuped. This is a great behaviour but not so smart. #10: implements a way to diff files Could be used to diff source and target files and copy (or backup) only if the file changed. This could clearly show what file have changed.

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yestax commented

2025-12-22 14:41:48 +01:00

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See man install

yestax commented

2026-04-11 11:49:31 +02:00

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#33 is now the preferred way of installing.
apt manages this behaviour.

A file modified with /etc for instance is proposed to be kept or overriden or diffed if manually changed

#33 is now the preferred way of installing. apt manages this behaviour. A file modified with /etc for instance is proposed to be kept or overriden or diffed if manually changed

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2026-04-11 11:49:39 +02:00