[Bug 1736371] Re: Feature Request: Syncthing integration

[Denis Donici]

Second you here. In most cases, a user has his mobile phone on him.
There are also cases when one user has more than one computer and it's
quite a hustle to keep all these devices in sync. One of the Apple's
advantages is everything is in sync. I can see Ubuntu team bringing
Syncthing as a default server/client for syncing its files across
multiple devices. Even user-specific config files could be stored for
back-up on the mobile phone. And next time, on a fresh install, config
files are retrieved from the phone, everything is back the way it was.
Really neat and convenient. Syncthing has an android client. I think it
is an opportunity Ubuntu should take advantage of.

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Title:
  Feature Request: Syncthing integration

Status in ubuntu-meta package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Hello,

  since the removal of Ubuntu One filehosting, a nice, well-integrated
  filesync in Ubuntu desktop is missing. It would be a welcome addition
  to have filesync back as an out-of-the box feature.

  Syncthing is a proven open-source p2p filesync software. The software
  has a track record of many years under active development, the
  developer community is alive and well. It seems to be stable and the
  architecture seems sound. (I cannot comment on its security
  implications, though.)

  Syncthing is server-less, it doesn't require a central/cloud server.
  The usability leaves a lot to be desired and the current installation
  and end-user experience is poor for a novice user.

  The most successful part of Ubuntu desktop's mission has always been
  making complicated Linux software easier to use for novice end-users.

  Therefore my request is that Ubuntu considers spending development
  resources on improving the user experience of Syncthing.

  - Make Syncthing a part of a default Ubuntu desktop installation.
  - Design a better end-user interface for remote sync device management.
  - Design a better end-user interface for seamless filemanager integration.
  - Add a possible, optional encrypted cloud storage sync service.

  Thanks.

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