title: cpio VS tar and cp
body: <p>I just learned that cpio has three modes: copy-out, copy-in and pass-through.</p>
  
  <p>I was wondering what are the advantages and disadvantages of cpio under copy-out and copy-in modes over tar. When is it better to use cpio and when to use tar?</p>
  
  <p>Similar question for cpio under pass-through mode versus cp.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks and regards!</p>