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Do you keep two computers synchronized? i.e. work + home. If so, how?

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Edvard:
I don't have any use for such, but because I use Linux at home, I looked into it briefly. Here's some Linux solutions:

DirSync Pro
http://directorysync.sourceforge.net/
Synchronization
Powerful synchronization algorithm
Bidirectional (Two way) and Unidirectional (One way) synchronization mode
Synchronizes unlimited number of folders
Large number of options to change the synchronization behavior
Option to synchonise subdirectories recursively
Synchronizes files/folders any file system (FAT, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, WinFS, UDF, Ext2, Ext3, ...)
Synchronizes files from/to network drives
Synchronizes files from/to any mounted devices (Harddisks, USB-Sticks, Memory cards, External drives, CD/DVD's, ...)
Synchronization could be used for making incremental backups.
Option for handling symbolic links
Option for handling time-stamps
General
Easy, clear and user-friendly graphical user interface, no unnecessary gadget you never use.
Runs on every modern operating system including Windows™, Linux™ and Macintosh™
Open source, it is 100% free of charge, 100% free of commercial text, 100% free of advertisements and 100% free of spyware.
No time/function limitations
Uzes no local database, so no overhead
Does not need any installation. Just download and run it. You can put it on you USB-stick en you can run it on any computer/any platform.
Logging
Advaned logging/reporting facilities. Just select a log level and define where to write the log.
Option to log on application level (default log)
Option to log on each directory level (dir log)
Option to define the log leven (how much to log)
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Conduit (for Gnome)
http://www.conduit-project.org/
Conduit is a synchronization application for GNOME. It allows you to synchronize your files, photos, emails, contacts, notes, calendar data and any other type of personal information and synchronize that data with another computer, an online service, or even another electronic device.

Conduit manages the synchronization and conversion of data into other formats. For example, Conduit allows you to;

Synchronize your Tomboy notes with another computer
Synchronize your your PIM data to your mobile phone, iPod, Nokia Internet tablet, or between computers
Upload photos to Flickr, Picasa, SmugMug, ShutterFly and your iPod,
... and many more
Any combination you can imagine, Conduit will take care of the conversion and synchronization.
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MultiSync
http://multisync.sourceforge.net/news.php
MultiSync is a free modular program to synchronize calendars, addressbooks and other PIM data between programs on your computer and other computers, mobile devices, PDAs or cell phones. MultiSync works on any Gnome platform, such as Linux.
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Those were the best-looking ones I could find.
Cheers

Edvard:
Also see this thread that zaine started in 2006 on synchronization softwares.

cmpm:
I didn't know you had the server space already urlwolf.

I like GoodSync for between my computers and I'm sure it would work.
It is about $30 for the pro version but it is loaded with features.
A one time charge for the program.
I bought it and don't really need it I like it so much.
Check out the trial and see if it meets your agenda.
I don't think there is a limit on how many sync jobs to create.
Any deleted files go to the respective computers recycle bin.
I think the features are very flexible with filters and exclude options.
As well as more that more experienced users would use.

http://www.goodsync.com/index.html

It may be too simple, I don't know.
Depends on the needs I reckon.
It sets in the tray works auto or manual.
And yes push one option from the tray and all sync jobs are performed for manual.
Might want to practice with test files for different scenarios.

wreckedcarzz:
http://DropBox. Only 2GB at the moment, but in the very near future 50GB. It just doesn't get easier than this, they solved the problem. You don't have to push a button.
-justice (September 17, 2008, 11:57 AM)
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I've used DropBoks (not Box, thats a different service) ever since it first showed up on the web - small files for school and personal stuff, but it it freaking awesome how they keep it simple, yet powerful behind the scenes. Familiar interface, compressed.

EDIT: Also, unlike DropBox, DropBoks doesn't require a download - you upload and download your files in a small explorer-like box.

megar:
I use subversion (command line client) and a centrally subversion server.

The only downside is that it takes twice the needed bytes.

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