Backup app via Rsync

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Hi everyone,

A backup application is a must-have. Like a good image viewer (hint), i definitely believe it’s one of the killer applications nowadays.
Comparing to DVD burning, online backup is the most handy and convenient way to do it.
I think a beginner developer could easily make the same sort of thing that look like the Ubuntu One service. All we need is a front end to Rsync. Also, for more security, the data would be send and stored encrypted.

I also think we can arrange a deal with a storage provider to make some money back to Haiku,inc (or HSA ;))
DataStorageUnit.com is one the the cheapest provider (2.99$/month for 100G) who use open standards.

Any other thought ?
Thanks !

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This isn’t your actual request, but it looks like someone’s been working on the requisite rsync, at least: http://bb.haikuports.org/haikuports/src/461bab6949237f242369bb83e4750ca833359b8f/net-misc/rsync/patches/rsync-3.1.0.patch

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Some time ago i have compiled QtdSync (a frontend for Rsync) on Haiku.
Works like a charm, for incremental backups :slight_smile:

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I think that i will release this app soon.