Allway Sync is
backup
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and
file synchronization software that allows backing up and synchronizing files to the same or different drives, to different media (
CD,
DVD, Flash, zip), or to a remote server.
In January 2023, Siber Systems, Inc. acquired the right to continue to develop software created by BotKind, Inc. Siber already offers other similar software (like
GoodSync and
Super Flexible).
Features
*Like Super Flexible File Synchronizer, GoodSync and Unison File Synchronizer, it has the capability to remember the previous state of
directories in a database, and thus also synchronize deletions.
*It can synchronize more than two directories at once.
*It can update and back-up files over a local network or the Internet, although the functionality of
FTP support is debated
*Support for many file systems, like
FAT,
NTFS,
SAMBA
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,
NetWare
NetWare is a discontinued computer network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It initially used cooperative multitasking to run various services on a personal computer, using the IPX network protocol.
The original NetWare product in 19 ...
,
CDFS
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, and
UDF.
*Includes a
scheduler
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.
*File
masks and filters.
Versions
There are various versions.
Users of the freeware version are requested to buy the pro version if they use the software for a commercial purpose or to synchronize more than 40,000 files in 30-day period. This pro version has exactly the same functionality as the free version.
*Allway sync (freeware version)
*Allway sync Pro (for use in businesses, governments military and other enterprise environments. Removes the 40,000 files/month limitation)
*Allway Sync 'n' Go (For USB and other removable drives)
*Allway Sync 'n' Go U3 (For U3-enabled flash devices)
*Allway Sync 'n' Go in Portable Application Format (for USB sticks)
Future
As of January 1. 2023, Allway Sync has become a part of GoodSync. The development and support for Allway Sync will also be discontinued. (Information from support.) Allway Sync customers can migrate
[https://www.goodsync.com/manage/create-account?allwaysync=1] to GoodSync by creating an account on GoodSync's website, using the same eMail address that was used for Allway Sync registration. However, Allway Sync already installed as well as pro license will keep working.
See also
*
Backup
In information technology, a backup, or data backup is a copy of computer data taken and stored elsewhere so that it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form, referring to the process of doing so, is "back up", w ...
**
List of backup software
This is a list of notable backup software that performs data backups. Archivers, transfer protocols, and version control systems are often used for backups but only software focused on backup is listed here. See Comparison of backup software f ...
*
Disk image
**
Comparison of disc image software
This article is a comparison of notable software applications that can access or manipulate disk image files. It compares their disk image handling features.
Comparison criteria
This article compares two features: Supported file formats and ca ...
*
File synchronization
**
Comparison of file synchronization software
References
*
External links
*http://www.allwaysync.com/
Backup software
2023 mergers and acquisitions
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