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On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Kaspars wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I have backup script build with tar and -newer options.
> on FreeBSD 4.x it worked and i see:
> $tar --version
> tar (GNU tar) 1.13.25
>
> on FreeBSD 5.3 not working and I found:
> $tar --version
> bsdtar 1.01.011, libarchive 1.01.013
> Copyright (C) 2003-2004 Tim Kientzle
>
> So I understand that you change own tar to make different licence.
>
> I just thinking what is proper way to update tar to GNU tar to make working 
> again my script?
>
> thanks,
>
> Casper

Why not change your script to work with the 5.3 tar?
Wouldn't that be easier?



Best regards,
Chris