Synchronize a directory over sftp

[Tony Arnold]

Johan,

Johan Sandberg wrote:

> I am trying to find a way to automatically (or manually) synchronize my 
> home directory to a sftp server. I have tried Unison, but it seems that 
> Unison can't handle sftp. Is there anyone out there that can help me 
> out? It does not have to have a nice GUI. A simple cli or shell script 
> would be equally handy (or handier).

Why does it need to be sftp? Unison will handle synchronisation over an
ssh connection (and if you have sftp you have ssh!). I do it all the time.

Regards,
Tony.
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