Open source Synkron does killer cross-platform synchronization
Since I became irked with the limitations of Allway Sync's free edition, I've been looking for a good replacement. I've been getting by with the MS Synctoy, but thankfully a kick-ass open source app has once again come to the rescue.
Synkron is a powerful, cross-platform synchronization tool that boasts an impressive array of features.
During the install the option is given to add a context menu extension. Oh yes, I'll have that. I work my context menu like a rented mule, and if I can add one-click synchronization to it, you'd better believe I'm going to.
The program sports a tabbed interface, making it easy to set up, run, and manage multiple jobs. The interface is uncluttered and easy to understand. Folder analysis is extremely fast, and files, file types, and folders can be blacklisted to exclude them from synchronizations.
Standard sync jobs have a single source, but can have as many destinations as you like. You can also create "multisync" jobs to copy multiple sources to a single destination or multiple sources to multiple destinations. Advanced options can be activated, allowingmore control over what is and is not synched.
Combining multisyncs with Synkron's scheduler provides an excellent way to perform backups to external or removable hard drives.
Though it lacks Allway's built-in support for S3 and FTP, you can go the DIY route anyway (like setting up a network place in Windows). It also works nicely with GMail Drive.
If you'd like a better look at what Synkron can do, check the screenshots at the Sourceforge project page. This is definitely a killer cross-platform, open source app.
