BestSync 2009 is a professional utility for following solutions: synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; synchronize Outlook (mail, contact, schedule etc) and Windows Mail between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; backup your critical files to the external hard disk, network storage, FTP server etc automatically. You can publish your web site conveniently by FTP. Only updated files are transferred to, and deleted files are removed from your web site. BestSync 2009 has an easy to use interface. It allows copying opened/locked file, backup database, secure your data by compression and encryption, prevent file from being corrupted at any occasion. You can resume transfer file from last breakpoint to copy large file in unstable network. The apoplication supports FTP proxy server to sync files behind the file wall. It runs as Windows Service, no user is needed to logon. 7.Real-time sync function to copy files immediately after change are added. You can use flexible schedule to sync or backup file automatically nad manage the history versions of the files and restore them when it is needed.
Version 4.2.06 includes support "SITE UTIME" command of "Pure-FTPd" server to keep file's timestamp when upload file to server.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2.06 includes support "SITE UTIME" command of "Pure-FTPd" server to keep file's timestamp when upload file to server.
Pros: 1) Works reliably 2) Free 3) Quick Preview with decent interface 4) Better than all other free applications I tested (MS SyncToy, File SynchronizeEasy, SyncBack, Cobian Backup, FreeFileSync, AllwaySync and others)
Cons: 1) Cannot handle daylight saving time (workaround: uncheck the adjustment to daylight saving time in the Date/Time control panel). 2) Not the faster synchronization 3) The settings are a bit cumbersome 4) Puts itself among your startup programs
Summary: If you are looking for a free synchronization utility, this is the best one I have found for routine use after searching for quite a while. The inability to handle the change of the file creation time resulting from daylight saving time adjustment ... read more >>
