comparing cvsup vs. rsync

[walt]

Simon 'corecode' Schubert wrote:
> Matthew Dillon wrote:
>>     My only worry is figuring out how to run the rsync daemon safely.
>>     I'm a bit paranoid about running things on crater but I do agree
>>     that we would have to run the master rsync daemon there.
> 
> You can run rsyncd from inetd or standalone.  If you're really[tm]
> paranoid, a jail with a static rsync binary might be the best.

Yes, I'm way off topic here, and I apologize -- but I've seen your
posts in the 'git' mail-list and you've experimented with Hg, so I
know you have your own opinions on version control systems.

Linus avoided rsync in favor of http in 'git' because he thinks
rsync is inherently unreliable.  I have *no* idea if he is right or
wrong in his opinions, but I figure you guys will favor me with your
own opinions on the subject.

Thanks!