Openrsync: An implementation of rsync, by the OpenBSD team

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The OpenBSD team has released Openrsync, a BSD-licensed implementation of the rsync utility. Openrsync allows for efficient file synchronization and transfer.

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Openrsync is a significant development in the world of file synchronization, offering a free and open-source alternative to proprietary solutions.

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Openrsync: An implementation of rsync, by the OpenBSD team

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