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One-way syncing through Ubuntu One

rated 0 times [ 1] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 668 / 2 Years ago, fri, january 21, 2022, 2:44:54

I want a remote backup for a few ImportantFiles(TM) on my desktop computer. I set up a Ubuntu One folder so to have those files remotely mirrored. That's pretty handy since I can access my ImportantFiles through the web and across multiple devices.

The point with this setup is that if I accidentally wipe away my ImportantFiles through my smartphone, changes will be synced back and I will lose files on my desktop too. That doesn't sound safe.

I am wondering if Ubuntu One is the right tool to achieve my goal. Should I better use Ubuntu One to sync music, pictures and use something else for my ImportantFiles?

Any tips about correct usage of Ubuntu One? Any tips about my scenario and my goal?

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answered 2 Years ago corsee · Accepted Answer

If you don't want to treat the cloud version of these files as primary, one option would be to store them in an unsynchronised location and regularly copy them over to a synchronised location. That way changes made from your phone would only affect the synchronised copy and not the original, and if something goes wrong with the originals you should have your last backup in the cloud.

You could either handle the copying manually, or perhaps set up a cron job to do the copying for you.