dsync

Dsync is a handy tool designed to help users merge or synchronize files between two different directories, or perform backups. The project is coded in Perl and takes inspiration from Dan Kogai's psync software. The developer had been on the lookout for a powerful alternative to the now-defunct PowerMerge programs available for the classic releases of Mac OS. Upon discovering psync and Kogai's MacOSX::File modules, the developer felt encouraged to create a tool with features that build on the strengths of psync.

Dsync is an early release, and the developer cautions users that it is far from a reliable or predictable tool. It is best used as development-grade software in need of feedback to improve. Dsync's features are designed to work exclusively with Mac OS X (and its peculiarities). Still, tweaks can be made comfortably to make it compatible with any Unix-like operating system.

Installation is relatively simple and involves copying and setting permission flags on the dsync file, as well as creating symbolic links to Perl or the MacOSX::File module by Dan Kogai. At present, Dsync only comes with one upgrade: the addition of the option to perform lax synchronization to foreign file systems. In all, Dsync is an essential tool for anyone who needs to merge or synchronize files, especially on Mac OS X systems.