On Jan 10, 2020, at 1:31 PM, Mike C. <mconno...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> You might look at something like SyncThing (https://syncthing.net < >> https://syncthing.net/>). I’ve been pretty happy with it. It replicates >> files. Nice and simple. Supported on many platforms, although there can be >> issues with mobile. Also does a nice job of working behind firewalls and >> NAT (although I’ve seen some issues with double-NAT). >> >> Its also available as a plugin for FreeNAS. >> > > Yes. I discovered Syncthing last night on a list of Google Drive > alternatives that also included SpiderOak. That's my short list for the > moment. > > Although SpiderOak has captured my attention as they have an annual > transparency report, they're mostly open-source, their work on the Crypton > framework <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypton_(framework)>, "a > JavaScript framework for building applications where the server doesn't > know the contents it's storing on behalf of users.", and they've > open-sourced their encrypted password manager, and secure chat app. > > It's also a paid service, $6/mth, which allows me to financially support > people furthering the development of this much needed technology. > > More info here on SpiderOak, > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpiderOak > I haven’t used spideroak since probably 2014. They had some issues with data recovery. I assume they ironed those out. It worked fine. Its still a centralized service. I like SyncThing better because the data only lives on my computers.
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