File synchronization

JDArt · 05-16-2006

You've got photos on your notebook and photos on your desktop. You want to synchronize the two so that both machines have identical files, the latest.

Which program do you use for this? Anyone have suggestions?

FocusingOnFlorida · 05-16-2006

I'm still using the same old HolmesSynchro.

I take my backup drive and copy the files in and that pretty much does it. Back up as I go. I do need to getr another backup drive to backup my backup though.

Shortie · 05-17-2006

Could try this I havn't yet but it is on my list

Only Click link if you are running windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...o/synctoy.mspx

timjon · 05-17-2006

Yeah, I've used SyncToy. It works pretty well and has plenty of options. I ended up installing cygwin and using rsync instead though, as that lets me back up to my unix server, and also runs as a silent periodic batch job so I don't need to think about it.

You can even use rsync to synchronise to a remote server over something like ssh (encrypted), or set up automatic version control. It's pretty powerful, although it's probably a bit user-unfriendly for general use.

Cheers,

Tim.

kc7dji · 05-17-2006

I think I've tried many of them.* This is the BEST I've found for free.* It's called SyncBack and it's great.* I use it to sync to my external hard drives and you can configure it to do different kinds of syncs or backups

http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware

Rense · 05-21-2006

I use Allway sync (the pro version)

Blinky · 05-21-2006

I gave Beth my laptop because I hate synchronizing files! :

Rense · 05-21-2006

Chip:
A fast and easy solution

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FocusingOnFlorida Russ Holmes Location: Florida Posts: 4,809 CamelKarma: 1583 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: File synchronization I'm still using the same old HolmesSynchro. I take my backup drive and copy the files in and that pretty much does it. Back up as I go. I do need to getr another backup drive to backup my backup though.
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Shortie F1 Camel Posts: 4,884 CamelKarma: 1362 Gallery \| Blog	Re: File synchronization Could try this I havn't yet but it is on my list Only Click link if you are running windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...o/synctoy.mspx
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timjon Vicuna Posts: 143 CamelKarma: 16 Gallery \| Blog	Re: File synchronization Yeah, I've used SyncToy. It works pretty well and has plenty of options. I ended up installing cygwin and using rsync instead though, as that lets me back up to my unix server, and also runs as a silent periodic batch job so I don't need to think about it. You can even use rsync to synchronise to a remote server over something like ssh (encrypted), or set up automatic version control. It's pretty powerful, although it's probably a bit user-unfriendly for general use. Cheers, Tim.
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05-17-2006	#5
kc7dji Vicuna Location: Missourie Posts: 164 CamelKarma: 11 Gallery \| Blog	Re: File synchronization I think I've tried many of them.* This is the BEST I've found for free.* It's called SyncBack and it's great.* I use it to sync to my external hard drives and you can configure it to do different kinds of syncs or backups http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware
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