title: Can using cp command corrupt files transferred across different filesystems? Should I be using something like rsync instead?
body: <p>I am trying to copy files from one hard drive to another in my home server using the <code>cp</code> command.  I am copying from an NTFS-formatted partition to an ext4 partition on a new hard drive I have installed.  </p>
  
  <p>Is it possible for the <code>cp</code> command to corrupt the transferred files?</p>
  
  <p>Should I be using something like <code>rsycn</code> to verify file integrity is checked upon completion instead?</p>