Synchronize! comparisons



	Apple's control panel does not have much to offer when compared with "Synchronize!" as shown below.

Unique Features of Synchronize!

		View details of files, including folder hierarchy.
		Manual removal of files/folders from sync/backup list.
		Automatic deletion of files/folders from destination folder.
		Multiple schedules for syncs/backups.
		Scheduled sync/backup can occur without Synchronize! running.
		Completion of sync/backup can trigger an action like another sync/backup or an AppleScript.
		File and folder filtering by age, name, creator, kind, type or label.
		Running Log of syncs/backups, files/folders copied and errors.
		Progress Window displays number of files and their size as well as time completed and remaining.
		Automatic connection to Internet.
		Automatic connection to file servers , including password entry.
		Begin sync/backup options: - at Startup - upon disk insertion - scheduled - manually
		Move vs. Copy options.
		File transfer verification options.

Shared Features with Apple File Synchronization

		Sync/Backs-up files.
		View list of files/folders to be sync/backed-up.

Limitations of Apple File Synchronization

		The "automatic" sync/backup runs as soon as the control panel is opened and will not run at all if not opened.
		File servers must be connected before running a sync/backup - remote drives cannot be accessed automatically.
		Cannot handle larger folders or large numbers of items to sync/backup - it becomes unstable under these conditions.
		Cannot copy files with custom icons - it becomes unstable and even crashes.


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