[lbackup-discussion] [Bug 8712] --link-dest doesn't work if target file exists (but needs updating)

[Henri Shustak]

> I'm also hit by this issue.  Is there any prediction as to whether and, if so,
> when something is going to happen? :)

Until such time as the situation with --link-dest changes consider syncing into an empty directory (if at all possible). 

If you are using rsync for backup then you may wish to take a look at LBackup <http://www.lbackup.org> or the source code <http://www.lbackup.org/source/>.

At present LBackup will only keeps a single copy of the previous backup attempt and this attempt is not referenced or used in any way to reduce bandwidth for subsequent backup attempts. This approach may change in a future release of LBackup (eg. keeping a history of previous failed backup attempts and adding previous failed backup attempts as link-dest paths). However, at present this is simple approach is employed to ensure that LBackup is generating a reliable backup snapshot(s).

In the mean time, hopefully, either LBackup or the source code for the project will be of assistance. 

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