cpio VS tar and cp

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Published on 2010-06-06T22:33:32Z Indexed on 2010/06/06 22:42 UTC
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I just learned that cpio has three modes: copy-out, copy-in and pass-through.

I was wondering what are the advantages and disadvantages of cpio under copy-out and copy-in modes over tar. When is it better to use cpio and when to use tar?

Similar question for cpio under pass-through mode versus cp.

Thanks and regards!

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