Re: ownCloud alternatives

> So I've been wanting to switch to ownCloud (or similar) from Dropbox
> to save a few bucks (and the fact my computer is on all the time
> anyway).
> 
> I tried using this guide -
> http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/tutorials/build-your-own-cloud
> 
> I couldn't get the repository added via the instructions at -
> http://software.opensuse.org/download/package?project=isv:ownCloud:community&package=owncloud
> 
> So I downloaded version 5.0.4 from Ubuntu Software Centre and tried to
> use that. I got a bit confused with Step 02 as I assume its for a
> tarball rather than the apt so moved on to Step 03.
> 
> At Step 04, it indicates I need to go to : http://localhost/ludcloud
> to complete the installation. However, I get 404'd when I try that
> link. Have I skipped something crucial or is it a typo?
> 
> Cheers,
> Jared
> 
> 
> On 12/8/13, David Bomba <[email protected]> wrote:
>> It doesn't get much easier than ownCloud!!!!
>> 
>> I've deployed a lot of these instances. What troubles exactly are you
>> having?
>> 
>>> On 8 Dec 2013, at 10:25, Jared Webb <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> I've been trying to set up ownCloud on my desktop running Ubuntu 12.04
>>> LTS
>>> 64bit but have ran into a few problems.
>>> 
>>> Before I ask for help trouble shooting, is there any newbie-friendly
>>> alternatives?

Jared
being intrigued by the above I just followed instructions and implemented. I browse from a mac finder, from my xfce file manager and from my android. It was easy and just worked.
(I use suse)
James
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