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   Axel to Paul   
   Re: LM file transfer/copy issues   
   20 Dec 25 17:32:44   
   
   XPost: aus.computers   
   From: none@not.here   
      
   Paul wrote:   
   > On Thu, 12/18/2025 11:07 PM, Felix wrote:   
   >> Felix wrote:   
   >>> I need to transfer/copy a LOT of files of all kinds, eg. video, audio,   
   text, html, etc., from NTFS formatted SATA mechanical drives via a USB case to   
   an internal SATA mechanical drive formatted in Ext4, but using Nemo the file   
   transfer often stops    
   with an error message 'Input/Output error'. According to Mr. Google this is a   
   common Linux problem with transferring/copying files, and due to inadequate   
   buffering. I tried another copy app ( File Manager PCManFM ) that seemed a bit   
   better but still had    
   the problem. The task is unmanageable while this problem exists. What can I do   
   about it? would more RAM help? I have 16 Gb installed. The CPU is AMD Ryzen 5   
   5500 × 6. and the motherboard is an Asus Prime B550M-K   
   >>>   
   >>> Also I notice there have been replies to previous matters I have posted   
   about, but I've been too busy to follow up on them all, but I intend to do so   
   eventually.   
   >>>   
   >> does no one know why there is no menu item?   
   >>   
   > You can use:   
   >   
   >     which grsync   
   >   
   > for a quick check. Or even start the program from   
   > the command line, as proof it is present.   
      
   what would be the command for that? (I can/just run the file by clicking   
   on it)   
      
   > The program will have a .desktop file,   
      
   it doesn't   
      
   >   which is a description   
   > of the details of adding it to a menu. In fact, Synaptic should   
   > list all the files for the installed package, in Properties.   
      
   it doesn't appear in Synaptic   
      
   >   
   >     [Picture]  Synaptic used to install GRSYNC, Menu shows the result   
   >   
   >     https://imgur.com/a/QCPoEuN   
   >   
   > # Some pictures of GRSYNC.   
   >   
   >     https://www.unixmen.com/grsync-gadmin-rsync-graphical-fron   
   -end-applications-rsync-tool/   
   >   
   >    Paul   
      
      
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