copy

I recently had the opportunity to use a small and efficient utility called "copy" and found it to be quite useful. The program is designed to copy files and mirror directories, but it also has additional features that are not typically found in the standard "cp" program.

The program's interface is straightforward, and it can handle some complex operations, particularly those that involve rsync and mirroring of directories. Additionally, copy can identify identical files and avoid updating the destination, keeping the file date unchanged.

One particularly noteworthy feature is the ability to use wildcards (i.e., asterisks) in both the "from" and "to" file paths. This allows for the renaming of files or selectively copying specific files.

Switches can also be used to customize the copying process. For example, the -a switch allows for default attributes to be set for the destination, while the -c switch forces copying only if the file contents are different. The -d switch instructs the program to delete "to" files if they aren't found in "from," while the -n switch prevents overwriting files with a specific tail string. The -s switch forces copying if file sizes differ, and the -t switch forces copying if the destination file is older than the source.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use utility for copying files and mirroring directories with additional customization options, I would recommend giving "copy" a try.