How to synchronise my files over LAN (Ubuntu/Windows, I'm a novice)
I am trying to synchronise my files (there is too much data to use a cloud service) between my netbook (windows XP) and my new ubuntu machine using a LAN cable.
I was pleasantly surprised when ubuntu was able to link straight to my netbook over the LAN. I can see and access the shared files on it, but for some reason, copying them straight over in batches always leads to an error after a while. Besides, I am likely to write on either machine, and need a proper sync. I used Syncback on my old windows machine, which worked great. If I am to switch to ubuntu like I hope, I'll need something as useful.
I have managed to install FreeFileSync and Samba. FFS does not show the network path when you browse for folders (neither did syncbackup when I tried that). Samba doesn't seem to see it either, not that I really know how to work it!
I haven't had any joy with several hours of internet searching... could anyone help please? I am a linux novice and any instructions, especially ones using the terminal, would need to be pretty idiot-proof as I have no prior knowledge!
This questions related pretty closely to this one simple and easy way to sync folders over LAN but of course it said you can't respond to it to ask for further help!
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I am trying to synchronise my files (there is too much data to use a cloud service) between my netbook (windows XP) and my new ubuntu machine using a LAN cable.
I was pleasantly surprised when ubuntu was able to link straight to my netbook over the LAN. I can see and access the shared files on it, but for some reason, copying them straight over in batches always leads to an error after a while. Besides, I am likely to write on either machine, and need a proper sync. I used Syncback on my old windows machine, which worked great. If I am to switch to ubuntu like I hope, I'll need something as useful.
I have managed to install FreeFileSync and Samba. FFS does not show the network path when you browse for folders (neither did syncbackup when I tried that). Samba doesn't seem to see it either, not that I really know how to work it!
I haven't had any joy with several hours of internet searching... could anyone help please? I am a linux novice and any instructions, especially ones using the terminal, would need to be pretty idiot-proof as I have no prior knowledge!
This questions related pretty closely to this one simple and easy way to sync folders over LAN but of course it said you can't respond to it to ask for further help!
sync lan
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I am trying to synchronise my files (there is too much data to use a cloud service) between my netbook (windows XP) and my new ubuntu machine using a LAN cable.
I was pleasantly surprised when ubuntu was able to link straight to my netbook over the LAN. I can see and access the shared files on it, but for some reason, copying them straight over in batches always leads to an error after a while. Besides, I am likely to write on either machine, and need a proper sync. I used Syncback on my old windows machine, which worked great. If I am to switch to ubuntu like I hope, I'll need something as useful.
I have managed to install FreeFileSync and Samba. FFS does not show the network path when you browse for folders (neither did syncbackup when I tried that). Samba doesn't seem to see it either, not that I really know how to work it!
I haven't had any joy with several hours of internet searching... could anyone help please? I am a linux novice and any instructions, especially ones using the terminal, would need to be pretty idiot-proof as I have no prior knowledge!
This questions related pretty closely to this one simple and easy way to sync folders over LAN but of course it said you can't respond to it to ask for further help!
sync lan
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24
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asked Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
JamesJames
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I am trying to synchronise my files (there is too much data to use a cloud service) between my netbook (windows XP) and my new ubuntu machine using a LAN cable.
I was pleasantly surprised when ubuntu was able to link straight to my netbook over the LAN. I can see and access the shared files on it, but for some reason, copying them straight over in batches always leads to an error after a while. Besides, I am likely to write on either machine, and need a proper sync. I used Syncback on my old windows machine, which worked great. If I am to switch to ubuntu like I hope, I'll need something as useful.
I have managed to install FreeFileSync and Samba. FFS does not show the network path when you browse for folders (neither did syncbackup when I tried that). Samba doesn't seem to see it either, not that I really know how to work it!
I haven't had any joy with several hours of internet searching... could anyone help please? I am a linux novice and any instructions, especially ones using the terminal, would need to be pretty idiot-proof as I have no prior knowledge!
This questions related pretty closely to this one simple and easy way to sync folders over LAN but of course it said you can't respond to it to ask for further help!
sync lan
sync lan
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24
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asked Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24
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asked Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
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Try this:
First, map the Linux share (Samba) into your Windows XP machine as follows:
- Open file explorer (Right-click Start and click explore):
- click Tools (drop-down menu)
- click Map Network Drive
- Enter the path for your share \ubuntuboxshareName and select a drive letter to map
- Click the link Connect using a different user name and enter user credentials (if required)
- Click finish
Second, install FreeFileSync. With FreeFileSync, you can sync your Windows XP files to the target map drive/folder accordingly.
answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
40016
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
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Try this:
First, map the Linux share (Samba) into your Windows XP machine as follows:
- Open file explorer (Right-click Start and click explore):
- click Tools (drop-down menu)
- click Map Network Drive
- Enter the path for your share \ubuntuboxshareName and select a drive letter to map
- Click the link Connect using a different user name and enter user credentials (if required)
- Click finish
Second, install FreeFileSync. With FreeFileSync, you can sync your Windows XP files to the target map drive/folder accordingly.
answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
40016
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
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Try this:
First, map the Linux share (Samba) into your Windows XP machine as follows:
- Open file explorer (Right-click Start and click explore):
- click Tools (drop-down menu)
- click Map Network Drive
- Enter the path for your share \ubuntuboxshareName and select a drive letter to map
- Click the link Connect using a different user name and enter user credentials (if required)
- Click finish
Second, install FreeFileSync. With FreeFileSync, you can sync your Windows XP files to the target map drive/folder accordingly.
answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
40016
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
add a comment |
Try this:
First, map the Linux share (Samba) into your Windows XP machine as follows:
- Open file explorer (Right-click Start and click explore):
- click Tools (drop-down menu)
- click Map Network Drive
- Enter the path for your share \ubuntuboxshareName and select a drive letter to map
- Click the link Connect using a different user name and enter user credentials (if required)
- Click finish
Second, install FreeFileSync. With FreeFileSync, you can sync your Windows XP files to the target map drive/folder accordingly.
answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
40016
Try this:
First, map the Linux share (Samba) into your Windows XP machine as follows:
- Open file explorer (Right-click Start and click explore):
- click Tools (drop-down menu)
- click Map Network Drive
- Enter the path for your share \ubuntuboxshareName and select a drive letter to map
- Click the link Connect using a different user name and enter user credentials (if required)
- Click finish
Second, install FreeFileSync. With FreeFileSync, you can sync your Windows XP files to the target map drive/folder accordingly.
answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
40016
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answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
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answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
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answered Sep 19 '13 at 15:50
ArnoldArnold
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40016
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
add a comment |
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Ah, install sync on the WINDOWS machine! This is exactly why I need to stop, take a break and think laterally from time to time! With a few hiccups probably due to my netbook, I now have a synchronisation program working, thank you!
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:47
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
Went for Syncback in the end as my known program. All the same, my optimism is a bit shaken by ubuntu's inability to do this, and by its "invalid argument" crashes in straight-copying files over...
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 14:53
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
No, I spoke too soon! It has failed to copy over a thousand files, and Ubuntu is reporting a systems error.
– James
Sep 20 '13 at 16:15
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