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Asked: 2014-09-08 20:43:15 +0800 CST

Trying to install rSync 3.x on debian 4 etch

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Whenver i use the official debian source link, and run the 

apt-get install rsync

Debian automatically install me the rsync version 2.6.9.

I can confirm with the following command : 

rsync --version

it ouput : rsync version 2.6.9 protocol version 29

Now my question is the next : Is it possible to install rsync version 3.x on a debian 4 etch ? I have tried changing the source link to newer ones but that just brough more error with unverifiable packages and apt-get update that fails.

I mainly need this to make this script work : http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/article/migrating-a-linux-server-from-the-command-line-scripted

I need to use this to copy my machine to a new server, and it crashes on line 527, saying that the version variable is not yet set. From what i have seen in the script, it looks like its because it needs rsync version 3 or higher.

EDIT : The goal of this rsync is to transfer my current machine onto a newer one, with better hardware. Since the machine is mainly a mail and a dns server, i have to make sure there is nothing that is lost or not reinstalled. It is the reason why i opted in for a script that will ensure me that nothing is left.

Suggestion are welcomed.

Thanks for your help community !

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1 Answers

  1. I am assuming you are using the repository at:

    You will not be able to get a newer version of rsync through the debian package manager unless you upgrade the system to a new debian relase. Your best bet is to download the source of rsync here:

    And build it from source, making sure to install it in /usr/local so as not to interfere with the old one and avoiding your new copy being overwritten at a later date.

    Now when you use rsync in a script just just use /usr/local/bin/rsync instead.

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