uuto – Transfer Files to a Remote UUCP Host

The uuto command is a Linux utility that transfers files to a remote Unix-to-Unix Copy (UUCP) host. UUCP is a protocol used to transfer files between Unix systems over a dial-up or network connection. The uuto command is used to transfer files to a remote UUCP host in a secure and reliable manner.

Overview

The syntax for the uuto command is as follows:

uuto [-d] [-m] [-n] [-r] [-s] [-x] [-z] file1 [file2 ...] remote-system!

Here is a breakdown of the options and arguments:

• -d: Debug mode. Displays debugging information during the transfer process.
• -m: Mail mode. Sends a notification email to the user after the transfer is complete.
• -n: No execute mode. Displays the transfer process without actually transferring the files.
• -r: Recursive mode. Transfers files and directories recursively.
• -s: Silent mode. Suppresses all output during the transfer process.
• -x: Compress mode. Compresses the files before transferring them.
• -z: Compress mode. Compresses the files before transferring them.

The file1 argument specifies the file or directory to be transferred. Multiple files and directories can be specified by separating them with a space. The remote-system argument specifies the remote UUCP host to transfer the files to.

Here is an example of how to use the uuto command:

uuto -r -m -z /home/user/files/ remote-host!

This command transfers all files and directories in the /home/user/files/ directory to the remote-host UUCP host. The -r option specifies that the transfer should be done recursively, the -m option sends a notification email to the user after the transfer is complete, and the -z option compresses the files before transferring them.

Options

Here is a table of all available options for the uuto command:

Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some common issues that may arise when using the uuto command and how to troubleshoot them:

• Files not transferred: Ensure that the remote UUCP host is reachable and that the file or directory being transferred exists and has the correct permissions.
• Transfer taking too long: If the transfer is taking too long, try using the -s option to suppress output and the -x or -z option to compress the files before transferring them.
• Debugging information not displayed: Ensure that the -d option is specified to enable debugging mode.

Notes

• The uuto command is only available on Unix and Unix-like systems.
• The uuto command is a legacy command and is not commonly used in modern Linux systems.