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Apple adopts openrsync in macOS Sequoia, replacing rsync

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Apple has replaced the traditional rsync utility with openrsync in its latest macOS Sequoia release. This move suggests that openrsync is considered a viable alternative, potentially negating the need for other rsync forks. The openrsync project is available on GitHub. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; a utility replacement.

RANK_REASON A product update involving the replacement of a core utility with an alternative.

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Apple adopts openrsync in macOS Sequoia, replacing rsync

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    Maybe it isn't necessary to fork rsync to avoid the slop. openrsync ( https:// github.com/kristapsdz/openrsync ) seems like a viable reimplementation. FWIW Appl

    Maybe it isn't necessary to fork rsync to avoid the slop. openrsync ( https:// github.com/kristapsdz/openrsync ) seems like a viable reimplementation. FWIW Apple replaced rsync with openrsync in MacOS Sequoia. # rsync # AI # NoAI

    LINKS github.com/…/openrsync

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