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From: enoch@wexler.s_p_a_m.co.il (Enoch Wexler)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: 'rdist' to keep several FBSD systems in-sync?
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 09:14:25 GMT
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While CVSUP seems ideal for keeping the "master" system up-to-date, I
wonder what is your recommended method to keep other LAN connected
FreeBSD machines up-to-date too.

Will 'rdist' do this work reliably? If so, 'distfile' examples would
be appreciated.

Thanks, Enoch.