[Owncloud] Synchronization in owncloud

[Frank Karlitschek]

On 15.03.2010, at 09:14, Hasanat Kazmi wrote:

> Hi,
> I want to add synchronization features in owncloud as part of gsoc.
> I want it to be a synchronisation software (like Ubuntu One or dropbox) using rsync. But using webdav or any other tecnology can be an option. Please pour in suggestions. How do you please think synchorinzation should go in owncloud?
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Hi,

this sounds great. It would be fantastic if you could work on the syncing.

I already have some ideas how synchronization can be done.
A reality check is of course missing. :-)

The idea is to have a small client application, perhaps a python script with a Qt QUI or something else running on the client.

This client mounts the server folder via WebDAV in a "hidden" directory and than runs rsync or an other syncing script between the "hidden" server directory and the local data directory.

This has several benefits compared with directly syncing via rsync with the server or an own protocoll.
1. It works via port 80 or 443 and with all proxy servers and firewalls.
2. You don´t need an SSH server or account on the server for syncing. So installation of the ownCloud server is easier.
3. You get automatic versioning backuping and logging for free if you use WebDAV.

What do you think? :_)

Cheers
Frank



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