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Sync to non-commercial storage
Cool project guys!
It would be nice to have a sync option to a non-commercial storage, like a self hosted FTP/GIT server.
Look at vole.cc. They have a custom Go-based server that saves stuff to files. You could probably just plug in into this for easy local storage.
As @michielbdejong wrote about StackEdit, inside there one might find interesting approaches to a generalized multi-provider data storage connector.
Also, remoteStorage is now implemented, too.
I think this thread demonstrates the need for a standardized method that connects Laverna to storage providers. Everyone has their own preferred program for hosting personal data. There's nothing wrong with that, but now that the developers have provided viable commercial (Dropbox) and non-commercial (RemoteStorage) means of doing so, I would prefer they focus on expanding other aspects of the project. Giving users the tools to connect on their own would free up time in the long run.
+1 - I also agree with @andtheWings.
But for now I think adding 2 services: GoogleDrive (primary, since most people are already using it) and OwnCloud (extensively used Dropbox non-commercial alternative) would cover a very large user base and open Laverna notes to many more people.
This can really expand the community.
Please note remoteStorage brings Google Drive and Dropbox sync out-of-the-box. Check at 5apps.com.
Edit: Bittorrent Sync in the browser sounds adventurous.
@almereyda Err, could you be more specific how can I store my notes through remoteData to google drive with 5apps.com?
@almereyda If by 'out-of-the-box syncing', you mean in your own control, then so does OwnCloud.
But my point is to spread Laverna usage and make it easily adopted by the general public. I believe Google Drive is the missing link there. Most people have a Google account and they can directly use their Google Drive vs restarting with another service signup and setup.
Since most people here prefer OwnCloud (including me) and it is open/non-commercial, I would definitely recommend an option for that being developed first over Google Drive.
I chose to use Laverna, hoping it might evolve into something able to replace Evernone. I'm using OwnCloud to replace Dropbox, Google Drive ect. I took these steps so that I would no longer have to depend on those services and agree with their terms. I get that adding the option to sync with services like Dropbox would add to the popularity (and I encourage that) , but for me personally it doesn't fit.
@SandeepPinge
Hurray !
GDrive for the masses / Owncloud for the real ones ! imho, Owncloud / GDrive makes an excellent free / proprietary software combo.
I'm running Laverna on my own webspace. Why I can't save the data (encrypted) directly to the webserver? Or can I implement RemoteStorage on my webserver? I haven't SSH access!
I think that Laverna was not thought to be a hosted application, but runs local with locally storing the files. I would prefer a hosted solution as well, since it makes synchronisation between devices much easier.
Laverna was designed to be unhosted, i.e. for the data to be stored locally on the browser by default. More info here: https://unhosted.org/
"None of us can get access to your personal data because we are using IndexedDB and localStorage. In fact all your information will be stored only on client-side." This means, afaik that the data is stored locally (in a folder that can be accessed by the browser). But one can use Dropbox (and hopefully other alternatives soon) to sync the notes.
Everyone, please note that remoteStorage is now available in Cozy Cloud, so you can easily spin your own instance.
Additionally, as Laverna supports remoteStorage, but it seems an old spec, already, there is work going on to integrate it into ownCloud, too.
@michielbdejong @skddc Could you have a quick look at Laverna and inspect why it fails to sync with 5apps? It used to work, I believe before the 0.10 release. Did they just not update the client? Would it make sense to submodule it?
I'm not familiar with Marionette or this app's source code. However, we're always here to help and answer and all questions, both general as well as for concrete code.
Whoever maintains RS support in this app (or maintains the app in general): we're very much looking forward to welcoming you in #remotestorage on Freenode or chat about anything on the forums or GitHub.
I would add Syncthing (https://syncthing.net/) and Seafile (http://seafile.com/en/home/) as well.
