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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:29:21 -0600 (MDT)
From: Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
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Subject: Re: cpdup always copying files even if they are the same [but diff
 user]
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On Fri, 23 Oct 2009, Peter wrote:

> If the src and dst files are owned by different users, cpdup copies the
> file even if it the same.
> Copying from root -> user it always copies the file
> Copying from user -> user it notices that the file has not changed.
> Copying form user -> user1 it always copies the file

You might try rsync -a.

-Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA