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    Can Ubuntu or Linux do this in a simple way?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by osomphane, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi everyone, I am really liking the open source side and Ubuntu but I haven't been able to switch because I haven't found a solution to the following:

    1) I use Live Mesh to sync files and folders across my 3 PCs and internet storage in real time.
    2) I use Windows Live Mail / Mobile to sync contacts and calendar across my PCs, pda phone, and Hotmail over the internet.

    Is there a simple way this can be done through open source and Ubuntu or another linux distribution?
     
    osomphane, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm does anyone know of a solution to this? I really like the idea of open source..
     
    osomphane, Mar 16, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    It seems you're asking how Microsoft technologies will work on non-Microsoft operating systems. I'm not aware of any way for Live Mesh to work on Linux, nor Windows Live Mail. Microsoft wants to lock you in to their services, which is what it appears they have done quite well. You may be able to run some of the features, but it will never work as well as it does on Windows.
     
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  4. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, actually I was wondering if there was a linux alternative to that. Instead of Windows Vista/7 + Windows Mobile 6.x + Live Mesh = ubiquity, is there a Ubuntu 9.4 + Andriod Mobile OS + X = ubiquity?
     
    osomphane, Mar 16, 2009
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    That might be useful for me....thanks !
     
    theZoid, Mar 16, 2009
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  7. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, that was the type of thing I was looking for.. anything else available?
     
    osomphane, Mar 17, 2009
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    Thanks NecroMancer :D
     
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    Well as for syncing to a android mobile, I don't see anything :eek: It seems to be to new to have anything solid yet...
     
    Necromancer90, Mar 17, 2009
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    I've got a good question....how do you launch Glide3Apps? :)
     
    theZoid, Mar 17, 2009
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    Admittedly I never used it, I was just looking for something that might be helpful for the OP. I did search around a bit, and didn't find to much for glide OS.
    I did find some sort of interview Here
    It's 15 minutes long, so I didn't finish it, but it might have some helpful information in it.
     
    Necromancer90, Mar 17, 2009
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    +1

    Well, good job ! Being a Blackberry and Linux abuser, this is just what I was looking for. I've created an account and still figuring out how to use it!
     
    theZoid, Mar 17, 2009
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