Does install location matter?

Posts: 4 · chaeric 15 Apr 2011, 19:16

I've read this is a great program to use to sync information across computers;
I want to sync my libraries from my laptop to my desktop, one reason of which
is to backup my information.

My question is, what is the best method to set it up? I've read that it uses a
database to keep track of information, so does it matter where the program is
installed?

An example: let's say first I install FreeFileSync on my laptop and sync files
to my desktop. I modify files on both laptop and desktop, and I want to sync
them later on. Can I then install FreeFileSync on my desktop and run the sync
program? Since the initial database is on the laptop does it mess everything
up or get confused? Or should I always run FreeFileSync from one computer?

Posts: 7279 · Zenju 15 Apr 2011, 19:21

>so does it matter where the program is installed?
No it doesn't. You can use any type of FFS installation (portable, local, 32,
64 bit) located at any place.
The database file is only required for two-way <automatic> mode and is saved
directly in synchronization base directories.

Posts: 4 · chaeric 15 Apr 2011, 20:22

The two way automatic mode allows changes on each computer to be reflected on
the other during synchronization, correct? If so, how would the desktop have
access to the database file located on the laptop? Does it go searching for it
when I sync?

Thank you!

Posts: 7279 · Zenju 15 Apr 2011, 20:39

Posts: 4 · chaeric 16 Apr 2011, 04:46

Oh...I guess I don't know what "synchronization base directories" mean then.
Whatever that means I suppose that must answer the question.

Thanks!

Posts: 4 · chaeric 16 Apr 2011, 05:01

Okay nevermind. I am stupid. Figured it out.