[Box Backup-dev] observation with client side cached state file

G. boxbackup-dev@fluffy.co.uk
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:49:06 -0700 (PDT)


Ben,

> So you're suggesting that the daemon connects at the beginning of  
> every sync, at the very least?
> 
> This is only going to be a problem if the files on the client never  
> change or change very infrequently. Should we be worried about this  
> scenario?

I see your point, but should a server store blow up, an admin has no way to force a backup from
all users. Hmmmmmm. I would say let's stick to the old and well-proven Linux methodology: when in
doubt, make it a user option.

Gary


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