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On Sun, 6 Apr 2014 15:29:12 +0100 lug@xxxxxx wrote: > I have used Dropbox for the last couple of years and functionally have > no complaints with them but decided to stop using it largely due to > the cost and the Snowden factor. > > I set up an ownCloud server earlier this year but found it just too > slow when compared to using Samba shares and rsync which is what I > ended up doing. I also use Unison to sync my laptop with the Samba > server which although not as seamless as Dropbox works well enough. > > Kevin > Correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that Samba was all about sharing files between Linux and Windows. Is that right? I have absolutely nothing to do with Windows in any shape or form, so Samba is of no use to me. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq