[mythtv-users] dp_backups

[Daryl McDonald]

On Apr 13, 2014 5:53 PM, "Alistair Grant" <akgrant0710 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Daryl McDonald <darylangela at gmail.com>
wrote:
> >
> > On Apr 13, 2014 1:29 AM, "Alistair Grant" <akgrant0710 at gmail.com> wrote:
> <snip/>
> >> >> If you're not worried about having a copy of your data off site,
> >> >> BitTorrent Sync (http://www.bittorrent.com/sync) can be used to keep
> >> >> folders in sync across multiple devices in your home - kind of like
a
> >> >> private cloud at home.
> >>
> >> Yep, as long as the btsync daemon is running.  It monitors the
> >> directory and relays any changes to online peers in near real time (10
> >> seconds or so).
> >>
> >> When I installed it there wasn't a package that automatically starts
> >> the daemon each boot, I'm happy to pass on my init.d script (which is
> >> a modified version of what I googled) if you're interested.
> >
> > Yes I am interested in your script, thank-you.
>
> Please see https://gist.github.com/akgrant43/10603295  Comments and
> improvements welcome.
>
> > Do you think it would cause Dropbox to look for changes also?
>
> I assume you mean configure both Dropbox and BitTorrent Sync to
> monitor the same directory?
>
> I've never tried, but don't see any reason why not.  I expect both
> services are using a similar technique of monitoring the directory.
> But since both provide a similar service I'd be interested to know,
> why not just use Dropbox everywhere?
>
> Cheers,
> Alistair
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Exactly, since Dropbox is already installed I'd rather just use it. As time
permits I'll dive into the link and let you know how I make out.
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