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Syncing Oscar data folder between computers - Stefanyshyn - 07-26-2024
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).
RE: Syncing Oscar data folder between computers - Crimson Nape - 07-27-2024
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
RE: Syncing Oscar data folder between computers - Stefanyshyn - 07-29-2024
Thank you very much; initial setup is comleted and everything appears to be working across both computers