----- Original Message ----- From: "Alexis Gallagher" > In any event I checked Reini's theory using a 5 MB text file that > consists only of x's and newlines. So unlike an MP3, this file is > non-binary and extremely compressible. And what I observed was as follows: > > scp: 348800 bytes/sec > rsync (file not there): 303075 bytes/sec, with speedup of 1 > rsync (file already there): 733 bytes/sec, with speedup of 70 > > This is pretty much exactly the same problem as I was having with the > MP3 file. And I'm still quite puzzled.
Is this not because its showing you the network transfer rate i.e. spending all its time doing compression and therefore not having to do actual network transfers? How long did each test take? Steve ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/