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How to rsync when destination file is with attribute i (shown in lsattr)

When I run

rsync -azV /source_dir /dest_dir

I find one file with i attribute in dest_dir is not synced, with error like:

error: rename dest_dir/.file.3dsx3x to dest_dir/file fails: Operation Not permitted

I understand that the file with i is not replaceable. But if I really want to sync it, what could I do? Is there any way for rsync command to do it?

Thanks.

Solution

  • No, the only option rsync has for attributes is -X, to copy them, and even that doesn't attempt to create files with the i attribute.

    I think you'll just have to remove the attribute for the duration of the sync.