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rmcellig · Posted: Mon 09 Jan 2012, 10:15 Post_subject: Best tool to sync two USB drives

What is the best application for me to use to make sure that USB drive 1 is always synched up to USB drive 2. I see some options under the Utility menu but am not sure what the best and most straight forward method is to use. Should I use those tools or go with maybe Pschedule task on Time using code like I do with my other cron jobs. I'm just looking for the easiest method that requires a set it and forget it kind of thing.

Thanks!!

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

You could try xdelta file difference manager, I know it's in Slacko531 menu/utility, but not sure about lupu528

For more thorough syncing you'd need to try something like Unison,

http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?&p=282846#282846

Its an older dotpet, so not sure it'll run OK in 528

Aitch Smile

rmcellig · Posted: Mon 09 Jan 2012, 13:13 Post_subject:

Thanks! I will take a look at what you mention in your post.