I have a series of data directories that I need to regularly transfer back and forth between 2 computers. On computer 1, all the files are in an ext4 partition. I have formatted a memory stick with ext4 format as the means of transfer. I use rsync to copy the files and directories from computer 1 to the stick. On computer 2 I have half the files in an ext4 partition, and the other half of the files are in an NTFS partition (by necessity). These files have to remain in the NTFS partition on computer 2. When I try and use rsync to copy the files from the stick to computer 2, the files that are supposed to be copied to the NTFS partition fail with the following error: rsync: mkstemp "/windows/D/CLAware Inbox/Tagalog/ThruTheBible/..directory.zabln8" failed: Operation not permitted (1) rsync: mkstemp "/windows/D/CLAware Inbox/Tagalog/ThruTheBible/.TTBR2010708.mp3.VUNaHR" failed: Operation not permitted (1) I know that this probably has to do with the fact that NTFS doesn't recognize owners and permissions, but I still need to be able to copy these files along with all the others. Anyone have any suggestions on how to accomplish the same rsync type functionality in this situation without having to login as root? When i run the script as root it copies the files without a problem. Thanks to anyone that has any suggestions! George -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org