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[–] jackpot@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

why syncthing and not nextcloud

[–] fell@ma.fellr.net 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@jackpot @interdimensionalmeme Syncthing does not require a server and is much easier to set up from a user perspective.

[–] jackpot@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

no server, how does thay work

[–] fell@ma.fellr.net 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

@jackpot You add every device to every other device and they connect directly to each other. If direct connection isn't possible (1 out of 10 times) then a relay server is used. The relays are provided by the community for free (I am running one).

[–] traches@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Why a screwdriver and not a driver drill?

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Mostly vibes

Syncthing seems really good at filesync and backup

Owncloud vs nextcloud

Nextcloud seems just a tad too popular