Questions tagged [sync]
Questions about syncing with various protocols and services, as well as between devices: Examples include Ubuntu One, Contacts/Calendar/Mail syncing, and Dropbox for software, and between devices, syncing between Android and iOS are prime examples.
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Banshee music file copy to Mac iPhone 4s ios5.1 not permanent
In Ubuntu 12.04, when I drag .mp3 files from Banshee 2.6 to my Mac-formatted iPhone 4s ios5.1:
Banshee says it's syncing with the phone, updating the media
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How do I get Tomboy Sync to work?
So I cannot get Tomboy to sync now after the fresh install of 12.04. I have no way of getting the nearly 100 important notes now since 'Notes' has been taken off of 'Ubuntu One' either. When I try to '...
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How to sync folders on different partitions (symlink?)
I use Ubuntu One to synch my home/Documents folder among more computers. On a portable tablet I have set the Documents folder in a separate Fat32 partition named sda6, and I made it default documents ...
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After sync, music still cannot be located on iOS 5 device, fix?
First question of many I am sure. I was able to mount my iPhone 4 w/ recently upgraded iOS 5. Tried to sync some music w/ Banshee, it went onto the iPhone, but it won't show up in the 'Music' app ...
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Is there a way to sync my laptop's Ubuntu install with a jumpdrive Ubuntu install?
So I'm doing a fresh install of Ubuntu on my laptop right now. I also have a jumpdrive with Ubuntu installed on it with a persistent setup.
What I would like is to be able to plug the jumpdrive into ...
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Synchronize 4GB of files
Is there any service with Linux client that can deal with synchronizing 4 GB of data? By synchronizing I mean keeping all data on their server with automatic upload when files are changed. I am happy ...
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How to carry my home ubuntu desktop in pendrive
I have ubuntu 12.04 installed in my internal HDD. Is it possible to carry my desktop in my pendrive and use in my office computer and synchronize with my computer when I am back at home.
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Are files uploaded to Ubuntu One a single instance or are changes to that file also uploaded?
If I upload a file to Ubuntu One that I constantly make changes to (ie a password tracking apps' storage file) are the changes to that file automatically tracked/uploaded when I sync from my Android ...
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Dont delete files on server when we delete ours? [duplicate]
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auto-remove of files from U1 account as soon removed from U1 folder
Currently, when I create a file (in a folder sync with ubuntu one), it uploads it on its server.
Then what ...
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Is there a Windows Briefcase equivalent on Ubuntu?
Many people ask what the point of briefcases on Windows is. Basically, it's a fast and easy way to sync documents between removable storage and your PC (that isn't cloud based).
I keep my school ...
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How to setup remote encrypted dir with conflict handling?
Is it possible to setup a remote server to store a folder with encrypted contents, which is impossible to read by the server, but is editable by multiple clients?
It seems like duplicity is a tool ...
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How linux kernel (used in Ubuntu) manages concurrent access to the data?
I want to know how linux kernel used in Ubuntu manages concurrent access to shared data?
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How do I "sync" read/unread with Thunderbird and Hotmail
After a fresh install of 12.04, I'm trying to use thunderbird for the first time, instead of a web browser (first of all, is it better and/or safer?). I noticed that, at least for hotmail, read emails ...
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Is it possible to sync Rhythmbox playlist to Ubuntu One Music or use a m3u file as Ubuntu One playlist?
I recently started trying Ubuntu One music streaming and now it feels good. However I have a problem here: I used to have several long playlists for myself in Rhythmbox (300-500 songs each playlist, ...
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Sync custom dictionary: firefox & libreoffice & ubuntu & MS office in windows
Something I've wanted to do for years is have all custom dictionaries synching so i never have to add the same words ever again.
There are some guides for how to sync windows MS office dictionaries ...
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RSS reader that can sync across computers?
I am using ubuntu 10.10 64bit. I am in need of a service or a reader that can synchronise my feeds across computers and platforms, something like feeddemon has for windows. RSSOwl is by far the best ...
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How to access Google drive from Ubuntu [duplicate]
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Is there a Google Drive client available for Ubuntu?
Is there any app that can fully integrate with Ubuntu(with Nautilus) to access Google docs and other files that I have ...
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Why can't I select the folder to send to the cloud for sync? [closed]
A message says I am limited to syncing folders in c:\My Documents\ .
Do I understand this correctly?
If so, it looks like a stupid design decision to me.
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Using 2 factor authentication syncing gmail contacts with evolution
I have been trying to get an answer to a question but all I find are links to non related subjects or suggestions to try another method. So here goes:
Is is possible to get gmail contacts ...
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How to ignore Eclipse workspace .metadata folder in Ubuntu One?
I'm a Eclipse's user and I want synchronize my workspace on Ubuntu One. The problem is because the Eclipse creates a metadata inside of workspace, this meta have some configurations of computer that ...
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Sync applications/settings between desktop and laptop
Rather than having to set up all the applications I use on my laptop I'd rather be able to push some button that will get the laptop to install all the stuff that's installed on my desktop.
If it ...
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Sync setup of Ubuntu servers?
I have a couple of Ubuntu servers, which all have the exact same setup besides the hostname. I was wondering what would be the best way to sync the config of those servers?
The following stuff needs ...
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How do I install synce?
I was trying to install synce on ubuntu 11.10. It is used to sync windows mobile phones 5/6 using activeSync. So far I have managed to setup a a connection between the computer and my windows phone.(i....
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Does Ubuntu One sync files located inside a relocated Home folder?
It is my understanding that Ubuntu One does not sync files or folders that are not located within the Ubuntu file structure, that is, I cannot sync files on an additional hard disk (please correct me ...
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How to sync Firefox across multiple operating systems/computers. Without Firefox Sync if possible
I have one desktop computer with Vista/Ubuntu 12.04 dual-boot, and one netbook with XP. The netbook is usually far away from the desktop computer (i.e. rarely on the same network).
I would like to ...
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Automatically sync a folder to a USB when USB is plugged in?
Is there a way to sync a folder to an USB drive when the drive is plugged in? I'd like it to sync, or copy over changes, both ways. I've seen the Back In Time and Unison-GTK applications, but I'd like ...
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How to avoid files being replaced with older versions in Ubuntu One?
UbuntuOne for windows has replaced an OpenOffice document with an older version of the file. I am syncing between 2 windows machines and one ubuntu machine.
Fortunately I was able to recover my work ...
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Comprehensive synchronization - backup system
Does somebody know a synchronization system with file version control?
I have about 3-5 GB of data which I want to synchronize with another storage (directory). Both directory should store the last ...
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Can I force Ubuntu One to sync a file?
I set up the Documents folder to sync in Ubuntu One a few months ago. Last week I made some modifications to a file in that folder.
According to this question Will Ubuntu one sync if I update files ...
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The mp3 format is not supported by the device
The banshee 2.41 rejected my mp3 sync with error: “The mp3 format is not supported by the device”
My device is an Iphone 3G
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Banshee will not import media since 12.04 upgrade
Installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my AMD64 Desktop which has been happily importing media from my iPod 5th gen into Banshee with no problem all year. After installing 12.04 all Banshee does is remember ipod ...
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Why does Tomboy say "synchonized" but no notes appear on one.ubuntu.com/notes?
Documents are synced with Ubuntu One. TomBoy notes are the most important thing on my computer, and I synced according to instructions for 10.04 (Tomboy Web.) Yet after authentication, https://one....
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Will Ubuntu one sync if I update files in my local directory?
If I change a file in my local ubuntu One directory:
Will it be sync to the cloud server?
Will this file be updated on another PC's ubuntu one directory ?
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How to link 3 different U1accounts and sync them on all computers
We are 3 sisters living in 3 different locations (2 windows and 1 Mac).
Each of us has her own U1 account with photos to share.
Now we would like to have the content of each account locally synced on ...
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Why does checking locally cause cloud files to overwrite newer files on my pc
I used Ubuntu One to upload my Documents folder and some other folders to one.ubuntu.com. All documents got uploaded.
But does Ubuntu One re-upload documents when they change on the pc, or do I have ...
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How can I synchronize podcasts using Ubuntu One?
I use Rhythmbox's podcast feature, to automatically download new podcast episodes from feeds which I've subscribed to. I also happen to use Ubuntu on several computers, all synced to the same Ubuntu ...
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How can I stop ubuntuone-syncd?
I need to stop ubuntuone-syncd but I don't know where to find the service that I need to stop.
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Recover a folder through Ubuntu One
I had a folder (a backup of my Wii homebrew actually) synced with Ubuntu One. Unfortunately, I ran out of space on my hard drive, so I disabled Ubuntu One sync for a while and deleted the folder off ...
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Is there a cataloging software that links with Goodreads?
I have been experimenting with Tellico collection management software. I like how easy it is to use and that it will create all kinds of collections for any kind of medium (movies, books, games). The ...
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Ubuntu One: Constant "File Sync is disconnected" error [closed]
I'm looking to upload a file to my Ubuntu One cloud, but when I open the Ubuntu One Control Panel on my Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal machine, it notifies me that "File Sync is disconnected." So, ...
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Ubuntu One uploads unchanged data frequently
I ran into the following issue: I'm using Ubuntu One to sync my files (across multiple computers), for what it's intended.
But due to some mysterious reason it promts to me, that there will be some ...
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Is syncing private keys a good idea?
Ubuntu One's Security FAQ indicates that Canonical encrypts connections and restricts access to user data. This all well and fine, and I do trust SSL for online banking and other things more valuable ...
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How can I download all my files and folders in one go when using the Ubuntu One Files app for Android?
I just installed Ubuntu One on my Android phone. I want to download all the content of my Ubuntu One folder in one go. Looks to me like the only way it is to go one by one file and folder clicking to ...
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Putting pictures onto an iPod touch (2nd gen)
How do I sync pictures from my Ubuntu 12.04 laptop onto my iPod touch easily?
Can someone give me some clear steps without the use of the terminal each time?
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Lost phone : is Ubuntu One login linked to SIM card?
I recently lost my phone and I'm now trying to reset all logins I could have configured before a mess starts. Some of them are protected since the login is linked to the SIM card (for instance google) ...
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Mp3s synced on Ubuntu One not showing up under artist or album
I have synced approximately 10GB of music with U1 over the last 48 hours. Nearly everything appears OK: the songs are tagged correctly, I can queue and play them. However, with the exception of a few ...
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Ubuntu One Sync as a File Backup Solution? [closed]
I was hoping to utilize Ubuntu One and in particular, the syncing feature within Ubuntu One to provide offsite backup for some of my files. My intention was to mark any of my folders that have ...
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Does the files gets deleted from U1 servers when I stop synchronizing
When I removed the sync folder online (one.ubuntu.com), does the files gets deleted from Ubuntu Servers?
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Why is Ubuntu One slow to sync in 11.10, either backup or any sub-folder contents?
I have been trying to sync my documents folder of 1.4GB, it still hasn't worked and it has been syncing for a month. The top level syncs, files and folders in the Document folders, but contents of sub-...
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