Feature Request: Syncthing integration

[Hanno]

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.

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

[Denis Donici (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.