Offmirror is a file mirroring software designed for transferring a complete tree of files. It helps in duplicating content from one source to another by copying files and preserving their structure.
This latest release of the Offmirror project includes several updates and improvements. For instance, it has a new shtool version, an updated email, and a mirrorer script contributed by Konstantin L. Metlov. Also, there has been a code refactoring, whereby Offmirror no longer uses Exporter and its vars since there is nothing to export to. Besides, the tool can now handle special characters in filenames transparently, and a bug fixed in the user/group name pattern, which is not just perl word w.
To use Offmirror, you need two core Perl modules installed, namely File::Stat::Bits and File::Stat::ModeString. The tool comes with instructions on how to install it on your system using the standard installation method. Notably, the installation process involves running the "make" command and should take a few minutes to complete.
Overall, Offmirror is a valuable software tool for anyone who needs to synchronize a tree of files independently. Its offline support and ability to work with various file types make it a suitable tool for many users.
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