network synch

[sdkramer]

I've got a desktop machine that has a folder, that I'd like to synch up with my laptop. They are both periodically on the same network. Is there anyway to automate the process across the network? I'm thinking that backup should be able to do this but, I don't see the option. I'd really rather not just map a network drive and copy the files, and delete the ones I'm done with?

Thanks,

Seth

[TheOldMan]

If you're using flavors of Windows, try using the "briefcase". Here's the MS Help entry for Briefcase:
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To synchronize files on connected computers using Briefcase
While the computers are connected, open Briefcase on your portable computer and copy the appropriate files from your main computer.
Work on the files on your portable computer.
When you have finished working on the files, connect the two computers if they were disconnected, open Briefcase on your portable computer, and then do one of the following:
To update all the files, on the Briefcase menu, click Update All.
To update only some of the files, select the files you want to update, and then on the Briefcase menu, click Update Selection.
Notes

When you are using Briefcase to copy files from your main computer to your portable computer, the two computers must be connected, either over a network or by a direct cable connection.
While you are working on your files, the two computers do not need to be connected.
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There are also products from companies such as IOMega (QuickSynch) that do this also. Try the built-in first and then, if that doesn't fit the bill, look into the add-on's.

Hope that helps.