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Why should I use this instead of https://syncthing.net/ https://syncthing.net/? I looked around the website for a while, but the model seems fairly similar, an

Why should I use this instead of https://syncthing.net/ https://syncthing.net/? I looked around the website for a while, but the model seems fairly similar, and I wasn't able to find any unique advantages.

fs111 6y ago
This one has more blockchain nonsense, so it is clearly better
- nikolay 6y ago
  Yeah, sprinkle some bullchain in it... and money will start pouring in!
- dominicl 6y ago
  We're using the blockchain to register unique usernames, drive addresses and store drive memberships (public keys) so there is no central database required to keep the system up and running. The goal is to provide the convenience of a centralized system, without a centralized system. That said we still have to improve convenience... beta as it says
okcomputerrrr 6y ago
Syncthing - As per their website what it does is to synchronize files between two or more computers in real time, which are usually owned by you so the storage limit is the highest storage you have on a single computer Diode Drive - A privacy-focused alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox - share and collaborate without uploading to the cloud.you have unlimited storage and files can be shared with a link with anyone and yes that blockchain nonsense
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dominicl 6y ago
Syncthing is pretty great and for us an inspiration technically, but we also believe it's too difficult for the non-technical population. But we're targeting a reduced easy to use UI. We're trying to get as near as possible to the convenience of Dropbox/Google while being peer-2-peer and end-2-end encrypted.
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buildanduse 6y ago
Hey theon144 - one of the differences seems to be public shares. Diode Drive is able to share files with anyone/everyone even if they don't have Diode Drive installed. (send them a link) e.g. If you need to send a file to someone and it is >25MB, not easy to do with email - Diode Drive makes it easy without having to upload the file to the cloud. e.g. https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/issues/2633 https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/issues/2633

fs111 6y ago

This one has more blockchain nonsense, so it is clearly better

nikolay 6y ago
Yeah, sprinkle some bullchain in it... and money will start pouring in!
dominicl 6y ago
We're using the blockchain to register unique usernames, drive addresses and store drive memberships (public keys) so there is no central database required to keep the system up and running. The goal is to provide the convenience of a centralized system, without a centralized system. That said we still have to improve convenience... beta as it says

okcomputerrrr 6y ago

Syncthing - As per their website what it does is to synchronize files between two or more computers in real time, which are usually owned by you so the storage limit is the highest storage you have on a single computer Diode Drive - A privacy-focused alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox - share and collaborate without uploading to the cloud.you have unlimited storage and files can be shared with a link with anyone and yes that blockchain nonsense

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dominicl 6y ago

Syncthing is pretty great and for us an inspiration technically, but we also believe it's too difficult for the non-technical population. But we're targeting a reduced easy to use UI. We're trying to get as near as possible to the convenience of Dropbox/Google while being peer-2-peer and end-2-end encrypted.

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buildanduse 6y ago

Hey theon144 - one of the differences seems to be public shares. Diode Drive is able to share files with anyone/everyone even if they don't have Diode Drive installed. (send them a link) e.g. If you need to send a file to someone and it is >25MB, not easy to do with email - Diode Drive makes it easy without having to upload the file to the cloud. e.g. https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/issues/2633 https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/issues/2633