Re: Speed Difference SCP vs. RCP

From: Michael (michaeln_at_twentyten.org)
Date: 01/25/05


Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:25:59 -0800


"Matthew Poole" <spam@stops.here> wrote in message
news:ct43nt$u5o$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...

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> They seem about right. Remember that SCP has the encryption overhead.
> It's slower than straight copying as a result.

Of course. I was making sure the ratios seemed right.

> Check the documentation, there may be a faster cypher available to you.
> I can't remember what the default is, but TwoFish and Blowfish are meant
> to be pretty quick.

What about plain text rcp/rsh? Given that this is a local LAN would this
group still not recommend using it?

Michael



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