macOS Sequoia Switches from rsync to openrsync
2025-04-06
In macOS Sequoia, Apple replaced the nearly two-decade-old rsync 2.6.9 with openrsync. This change stems from compliance issues with the GPLv3 license used by rsync 3.x. openrsync uses the more permissive ISC license, allowing Apple more flexibility in updating and maintaining it. While openrsync is compatible with rsync, it only supports a subset of rsync's command-line arguments, meaning some older functionalities might be lost. Users should refer to the official documentation for supported features.
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