Bytecounter is a reliable software that copies files with accurate data rate, ETA, and error recovery, making it an ideal utility for seamless file transfer.
The program is primarily designed for use "in-between" two different programs where it can effectively measure the rate of data flow. For example, users may pipe the output of tar to bytecounter and redirect bytecounter to a tar file. This allows users to gain valuable data-rate and ETA information on the tar operation.
Practical usage examples are listed in the program's source code comments. The program is versatile and can operate on various file types including files, floppy disks, hard disks, terminals, tapes, CD-ROMs, FIFOs and anything else one may wish to connect to standard input and standard output.
Bytecounter also includes a bccat mode, which is particularly useful as it checks the sizes of all named files to be used with the ETA feature. Bccat mode effectively concatenates the files together for input, further optimizing the user experience.
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