Syncing Oscar data folder between computers

[Stefanyshyn]

I'm currently running Oscar on my Linux desktop and would like to install it on my Linux laptop then create a script to sync the data folders with rsync (using the a flag); before I actually do that I want to make sure that I won't break anything or worse lose data.

Additionally I'm wondering what would happen if I am inconsistent in which machine I use to read the SD card (i.e. sometimes put it in my desktop, other times use my laptop), especially if I were to read it one day on one machine and then before syncing where to read the same card in the other machine (i.e. if I was away and loaded data onto the laptop but didn't boot it upon returning home, thus no sync occurring with the desktop, and then put the card into my desktop).

[Crimson Nape]

Hi Stefanyshyn!  -  
Since both machine are Linux boxes, syncing your OSCAR_Data folder is doable.  Because OSCAR stores all paths and user configuration in the OSCAR_Data directory, all directory and file locations need to be located in the same path on both machines.  For Linux, the path for OSCAR_Data is, "/home/UserName/Documents/OSCAR_Data".  

A few things to remember.  Any configuration changes will now become global to both machines.  This includes, but not limited to, graph height, graph order, fonts, and font size.

Good luck!
- Red

[Stefanyshyn]

Thank you very much; initial setup is comleted and everything appears to be working across both computers