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Sync move, copy and delete operations, not just files

I was wondering if there is any synchronization method which doesn't copy files if they already are in the destination folder. Let me explain: I took some pictures and put them in a folder on my ...
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2 votes
3 answers
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Syncing folders and files between a Windows and Linux system

I want to sync some folders between my Windows 7 and Ubuntu computers. However, I don't want to sync everything inside each of the folder. I want to be able to choose which subfolders and files inside ...
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4 votes
2 answers
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Real-Time Multi-Client Synchronization with Conflict Management

I need to setup a synchronization between my Computers with a NAS in the local network. The setup is somewhat complicated, though, so I am assuming there is not an off-the-shelf product that does what ...
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1 vote
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Sync Linux system with Windows over SSH while retaining file permissions

I am trying to sync files between my Linux machine and my Windows machine over SSH (SFTP). Currently when I do this, the files lose their Unix file permissions because windows doesn't support Unix ...
Dan's user avatar
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2 votes
2 answers
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One way sync with either Dropbox or Google drive on linux and windows

I could not google this one. I would like to use Dropbox or Google drive only as backup, so I would like to ensure I only upload to those services and never download (unless done manually via the web ...
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5 votes
2 answers
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Do USB memory sticks have controller and disk-cache on-board?

I'm well aware that the spinning-platter type of hard-disks have an on-board controller and an onboard disk-cache. Now, does the 'disk'-cache also exist on a (4- or 8-GB) USB stick? Incidentally, ...
Harry's user avatar
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0 votes
1 answer
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SSH Ubuntu -> Windows XP -> Linux

I'm developing cross-platform, and I have the following situation: a PC with Windows 7 + Ubuntu in a virtual machine where I develop and compile the code located in the office a PC with Windows XP ...
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1 answer
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Create a resized versions of photo collection and keep it in sync

This is for Windows, but I could run a virtual Linux client if there is an awesome solution not in Windows. I keep a master photo collection, and I need to have it automatically sync to e resized ...
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1 answer
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How to synchronize data from windows mobile 6 with pc? [closed]

I would like to use something like dropbox. however dropbox does not support windows mobile. is there any freeware application that allows that?
IAdapter's user avatar
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10 votes
2 answers
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Which twitter client can synchronize unread tweets? [closed]

Right now I'm forced to read all the tweets in a single client on a single device (TweetDeck on my Android phone). If I would switch to another device and/or client, I would need to search for the ...
Tom Burger's user avatar
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2 answers
104 views

What application can I use to synchronize several machines devices?

I have the same files in several machines, and several locations in them (removable devices, hard disks, etc.) in Windows and Linux, what synchronize/backup system could I use to update every copies?
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8 votes
2 answers
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Syncing dropbox folder accross dual boot

I'm dual booting windows and linux. My dropbox folder is currently installed via windows. On linux, can I just symlink my dropbox folder to the windows version or something to that effect? I know I ...
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0 votes
1 answer
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Window-linux 2 computer dev environment

I'd like to gradually use more Linux. In order to that i'm looking for cross-platform applications with abilities to synchronize its files. I would like it to be almost automatic - sharing files, ...
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0 votes
2 answers
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FolderShare (Windows Live Sync) for Ubuntu [duplicate]

Possible Duplicates: Keeping folders synced between several machines File syncing across multiple operating systems Is there something like FolderShare that I can run on my Windows and Ubuntu ...
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1 vote
5 answers
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How to Duplicate Dropbox/Ubuntu One Folder Synchronization In-House?

I really like using Dropbox and Ubuntu One, but they don't quite cut it for my workplace, because of restrictions on using external services. Is there software (preferably free/open source) that we ...
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