On (18/08/05 15:56), Rob Brenart wrote: > I'm trying to script an rsync process and I keep getting the password > prompt... here's my "script" > > rsync -avz -e /usr/bin/ssh --password-file=/home/username/pwd.rsync > /home/user/test/ host:/home/username/test > > And it works fine, but it prompts me for a password even though I'm > using --password-file > > I also tried putting > export RSYNC_PASSWORD=pwd > > but that didn't have an effect either. > > Any help?
Are you running rsync in daemon mode? I'm not sure what's causing your problem because my setup is a bit different. I put some notes up with some links to some great docs: http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk/selfhelp/FileServer_Install_manual.html Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
