PowerFolder
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 Power Folder |
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| Stable Release: | 3.0.2 |
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| Developer: | PowerFolder Team |
| License: | GNU GPL |
| Website: | PowerFolder |
PowerFolder is an open source program that synchronises files and folders over the internet or a LAN. For this program to work, it must be installed on all computers that will share the files.
Although PowerFolder is open source, only the paid version has secure file transfers and an unlimited amount of folders. The free version only supports 3 folders, 10 GB of files on each folder, does not include http tunnels, cannot run as a system service, or have a webadmin.
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[edit] Sync Files
It is possible to synchronize one or more computers with PowerFolder. A invitation file is required to take part in the same synchronization.
[edit] Private File Sharing
Only people that you invite can see the shared files. You must send an invitation via e-mail or another method. Once sharing your files, another user may freely choose to invite other people without permission from the original file sharer.
[edit] Backup
PowerFolder can backup data on another computer automatically timed or on action.
[edit] Uses
- Filesharing: Documents, music, pictures, videos.
- Computer Syncronization: Synchronizes multiple computers. Whenever a file on one is changed, the other will be updated.
- Online Storage: PowerFolder can automatically backup files to a secure online space. The data is accessible via a password protected Website.
- Project Synchronization: Work on group projects. Automatically updates co-workers' computers when you make a change.
