[olug] iFolder

[Craig Wolf]

It is also bandwidth stingy.  It does NOT transfer the whole file if just 1 line is changed, only the delta's are sent.  It also removes the question from a helpdesk/tech position of "well, did you put your files on the server?".  It will auto sync per the settings in the clients.  Works REALLY well went you want to an iso at work but cannot get it downloaded.  You go home, put download the large file there and drop it into your iFolder and it will sync with ALL machines that you are signed into.  You can also have shared folders with other users...not sure on the who gets last update info though.

All in all, we will PROBABLY be rolling this out when we get our storage upgrade.

Craig Wolf
Linux Server Support
Backup Administrator
Desktop/Network Specialist
402-894-6283


>>> bbrush at gmail.com 11/28/2006 >>>
On 11/28/06, Todd Christopher Hamilton <netarttodd at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have never heard of it.  After Kenny asked the question I looked at
> the software and it looks cool.  Could some explain to me the
> advantages of this tool over a standard work group shared/public
> directory method?

Well it's not generally what I consider a replacement for shared file
storage, but a complement.

Here's how I use it:
I have the ifolder client installed on my home and work computers, and
the laptop I use.  I store all files in one of several "ifolders".
When I make a change to a file it is sync'ed up to the server.  When
another computer with the client comes online, the client checks it's
file lists against what's on the server and brings down the changes.
If I get a new machine I can just download my ifolders from the server
and all my files are there.  I don't have to worry about losing files
due to a crash, or wonder about which file is current (home or work?).

You can share an iFolder with someone else, which is handy, but I
don't use that a whole lot.

Bill
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