Rsync (or better alternative) to copy and sync select folders on various computers across multiple platforms.

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I'm absolutely tired of trying to keep certain folders on my computers in sync. I've used just about every file sharing/syncing service out there (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) and they always end up with a syncing error after enough time passes. Plus they all require that the files you want synced to be in their special folder like 'DropBox' or 'OneDrive' etc. I don't want to have extra folders anymore. I want my normal Documents and Downloads folders where they are supposed to be.

Ok so this is what I want to do. I run a bunch of operating systems (Win 10 Pro, OSX, and many Linux distros). All of them contain the folders I want to sync in their home directory by default. Those directories would be Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos, and of course Desktop. Every single OS I use has those folders there by default. And that's all I want to sync. And honestly, it isn't even a crazy amount of files either. We are talking about 1-3GB's of data in all those folders combined. nothing crazy.

Ok, so on my end, I have several OS and servers that I can use to be a 'master' for this process. I can make it Windows or Linux. And I can make sure that it will always be online. Whatever you think is best is fine with me.

But know that I expect this to 100% work. Not 95% work. I plan on throwing a bunch of files and doing edits at the same time on different computers and OS's to see if it can overcome that.

Please, please, please DO NOT BID on this project if you are not 100% sure you can make a full proof solution that will work over many OS's at various locations. Please don't waste your time or mine. I won't accept a solution that doesn't work 100%. I already have a bunch of those right now. I want a final solution that I never have to worry about again. If you can't do that, please don't say you can. I will make sure you do not receive a penny until you provide a perfectly working solution.

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sudhanlogics

Hello, Hope you are good! I am Sudhan. I am a professional system admin and architect with 10 years experience in windows and linux. I read about your requirement and i feel its a challenging job. I would like to More

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mauricemarinus

Whilst Im not an expert in the topic of syncing files... One thing Im going to suggest is that you find someone who can implement you a solution using some form of revision control. I presume you know what that is.. ( More

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Lee2133

Hi, There Senior Systems Engineer here. I would like to complete this project for you. I can provide you with certifications as well. Please let me know when you're available to discuss further.

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bindmission

Hello, Hope you are doing well. I have 6 years of experience on Linux . I have good experience on Folder Sync between different OS. I need to discuss about the project Regards, VishnuLal

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henrylaxen

I don't want to bid on this project, but have you looked at syncthing? I use it at home and it sounds like it does everything you are looking for. Just search for it. It would be a shame to take your money if that w More

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horidus

Hi I have worked as linux administrator for more than 2 years i could easily do your file shares but before i start i have some questions 1) Are all your servers physical servers or virtual servers? 2) as per my unde More

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ravichandrach999

Hi, I am a Systems Administrator with more than 5 years of experience. I am very familiar with rsync and I can help you find a solution to the problem. Please contact me via chat to discuss more about the project. More

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Bovko

Not really bidding, just wanted to say to you that you have a fundamental problem, even git can brake on that, what heppends when you edit same file on different machines and you want to sync them...

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salahhda

hi, i am an experienced system engineer and i have the right solution for you . i can mount permanently a folder in all your machines like that all data will be synch in all machines. i have 6 years experience as More

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bingchao

Hello there, I hope this message finds you well. I have a solution which I implemented before for one of my clients before, and it works 100%. Maybe it is suitable for your case as well. Looking forward to dis More

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kmehm00d

Hi I am system administrator and software configuration (SCM) Engineer. I have 3 years of experience in system administration , software configuration and process automation. I can write script that will fullfil you More

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Twamanishtd

Let us first discuss on how the requirement is, post that I will design a scope of work and we can go ahead with the process

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matrixab

I have skill to make it auto by script. If you wish to do it, just need to verify once task completed at each destinations.

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