diff --git a/sources/tech/20170409 FreeFileSync – Compare and Synchronize Files in Ubuntu.md b/sources/tech/20170409 FreeFileSync – Compare and Synchronize Files in Ubuntu.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a118230ad7 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20170409 FreeFileSync – Compare and Synchronize Files in Ubuntu.md @@ -0,0 +1,212 @@ +FreeFileSync – Compare and Synchronize Files in Ubuntu +============================================================ + + +FreeFileSync is a free, open source and cross platform folder comparison and synchronization software, which helps you [synchronize files and folders on Linux][2], Windows and Mac OS. + +It is portable and can also be installed locally on a system, it’s feature-rich and is intended to save time in setting up and executing backup operations while having attractive graphical interface as well. + +#### FreeFileSync Features + +Below are it’s key features: + +1. It can synchronize network shares and local disks. +2. It can synchronize MTP devices (Android, iPhone, tablet, digital camera). +3. It can also synchronize via [SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)][1]. +4. It can identify moved and renamed files and folders. +5. Displays disk space usage with directory trees. +6. Supports copying locked files (Volume Shadow Copy Service). +7. Identifies conflicts and propagate deletions. +8. Supports comparison of files by content. +9. It can be configured to handle Symbolic Links. +10. Supports automation of sync as a batch job. +11. Enables processing of multiple folder pairs. +12. Supports in-depth and detailed error reporting. +13. Supports copying of NTFS extended attributes such as (compressed, encrypted, sparse). +14. Also supports copying of NTFS security permissions and NTFS Alternate Data Streams. +15. Support long file paths with more than 260 characters. +16. Supports Fail-safe file copy prevents data corruption. +17. Allows expanding of environment variables such as %UserProfile%. +18. Supports accessing of variable drive letters by volume name (USB sticks). +19. Supports managing of versions of deleted/updated files. +20. Prevent disc space issues via optimal sync sequence. +21. Supports full Unicode. +22. Offers a highly optimized run time performance. +23. Supports filters to include and exclude files plus lots more. + +### How To Install FreeFileSync in Ubuntu Linux + +We will add official FreeFileSync PPA, which is available for Ubuntu 14.04 and Ubuntu 15.10 only, then update the system repository list and install it like so: + +``` +-------------- On Ubuntu 14.04 and 15.10 -------------- +$ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:freefilesync/ffs +$ sudo apt-get update +$ sudo apt-get install freefilesync +``` + +On Ubuntu 16.04 and newer version, go to the [FreeFileSync download page][3] and get the appropriate package file for Ubuntu and Debian Linux. + +Next, move into the Download folder, extract the FreeFileSync_*.tar.gz into the /opt directory as follows: + +``` +$ cd Downloads/ +$ sudo tar xvf FreeFileSync_*.tar.gz -C /opt/ +$ cd /opt/ +$ ls +$ sudo unzip FreeFileSync/Resources.zip -d /opt/FreeFileSync/Resources/ +``` + +Now we will create an application launcher (.desktop file) using Gnome Panel. To view examples of `.desktop`files on your system, list the contents of the directory /usr/share/applications: + +``` +$ ls /usr/share/applications +``` + +In case you do not have Gnome Panel installed, type the command below to install it: + +``` +$ sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends gnome-panel +``` + +Next, run the command below to create the application launcher: + +``` +$ sudo gnome-desktop-item-edit /usr/share/applications/ --create-new +``` + +And define the values below: + +``` +Type: Application +Name: FreeFileSync +Command: /opt/FreeFileSync/FreeFileSync +Comment: Folder Comparison and Synchronization +``` + +To add an icon for the launcher, simply clicking on the spring icon to select it: /opt/FreeFileSync/Resources/FreeFileSync.png. + +When you have set all the above, click OK create it. + +[ + ![Create Desktop Launcher](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Create-Desktop-Launcher.png) +][4] + +Create Desktop Launcher + +If you don’t want to create desktop launcher, you can start FreeFileSync from the directory itself. + +``` +$ ./FreeFileSync +``` + +### How to Use FreeFileSync in Ubuntu + +In Ubuntu, search for FreeFileSync in the Unity Dash, whereas in Linux Mint, search for it in the System Menu, and click on the FreeFileSync icon to open it. + +[ + ![FreeFileSync ](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FreeFileSync-launched.png) +][5] + +FreeFileSync + +#### Compare Two Folders Using FreeFileSync + +In the example below, we’ll use: + +``` +Source Folder: /home/aaronkilik/bin +Destination Folder: /media/aaronkilik/J_CPRA_X86F/scripts +``` + +To compare the file time and size of the two folders (default setting), simply click on the Compare button. + +[ + ![Compare Two Folders in Linux](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/compare-two-folders.png) +][6] + +Compare Two Folders in Linux + +Press `F6` to change what to compare by default, in the two folders: file time and size, content or file size from the interface below. Note that the meaning of the each option you select is included as well. + +[ + ![File Comparison Settings](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/comparison-settings.png) +][7] + +File Comparison Settings + +#### Synchronization Two Folders Using FreeFileSync + +You can start by comparing the two folders, and then click on Synchronize button, to start the synchronization process; click Start from the dialog box the appears thereafter: + +``` +Source Folder: /home/aaronkilik/Desktop/tecmint-files +Destination Folder: /media/aaronkilik/Data/Tecmint +``` +[ + ![Compare and Synchronize Two Folders](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/compare-and-sychronize-two-folders.png) +][8] + +Compare and Synchronize Two Folders + +[ + ![Start File Synchronization](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/start-sychronization.png) +][9] + +Start File Synchronization + +[ + ![File Synchronization Completed](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/synchronization-complete.png) +][10] + +File Synchronization Completed + +To set the default synchronization option: two way, mirror, update or custom, from the following interface; press `F8`. The meaning of the each option is included there. + +[ + ![File Synchronization Settings](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/synchronization-setttings.png) +][11] + +File Synchronization Settings + +For more information, visit FreeFileSync homepage at [http://www.freefilesync.org/][12] + +That’s all! In this article, we showed you how to install FreeFileSync in Ubuntu and it’s derivatives such as Linux Mint, Kubuntu and many more. Drop your comments via the feedback section below. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +作者简介： + +I am Ravi Saive, creator of TecMint. A Computer Geek and Linux Guru who loves to share tricks and tips on Internet. Most Of My Servers runs on Open Source Platform called Linux. 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