| Stable release | 4.2.0 / September 28, 2011 |
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| Development status | Active |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | File Synchronization |
| License | BSD/GNU GPL |
| Website | http://www.itefix.no/i2/cwrsync |
Cwrsync is an implementation of Rsync for Windows. Rsync uses a file transfer technology specified by the Rsync algorithm, transferring only changed chunks of files over the network. Cwrsync can be used for remote file backup and synchronization from/to Windows systems. Cwrsync contains Cygwin DLLs and a compiled version of Rsync on Cygwin.
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The first version of Cwrsync was developed to address requirements of an internal project at Color Line (ferry operator), and is published as a free solution on the mailing list for Rsync users. Cwrsync became very popular quickly [1][2] [3] [4] [5] [6] and is kept updated with newer versions of underlying solutions.
As of November 22, 2011, Itefix Consulting decided to deliver Cwrysnc binary installers as paid downloads, to cover expenses/time spent. Source code for the installers are still GPLed and available from Itefix website.[7]
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Cwrsync comes in two versions: Cwrsync client and Cwrsync server. You can use the Cwrsync client to initiate Rsync transfers from your host, while the Cwrsync server makes your files/directories available for upload/download for Rsync transfers. Cwrsync client contains a Secure channel Wrapper to set up external secure ssh channels.