Info about "File list size" in --stat

[Gian G. Spicuzza]

My guess is this is the size (in bytes) of the file sent first used to 
check ownership, mode, permissions, *size* and modtime for 
syncronization.  Rsync uses this information to decide whether or not to 
update/upload a file or directory.

Just a guess though!  I couldn't find any documentation on this myself.

--Gian

>
> Hi!
>
> I have a very short and simple question:
> When using the --stats option in rsync, see result below, what does 
> the term: "File list size: 46" mean?
> As "Number of files" is 1, I am sure it does not reflect number of 
> files copied. But what is its significance?
>
> Number of files: 1
> Number of files transferred: 1
> Total file size: 51380224 bytes
> Total transferred file size: 51380224 bytes
> Literal data: 3556096 bytes
> Matched data: 47824128 bytes
> File list size: 46
>
>
> I am sorry if this has been asked before.
> I have been trying to search samba.org for the answer, but not found 
> anything.
>
> Thanks for your feedback!
>
> Best regards,
> Richard Taubo
>
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