git-annex assistant: Like DropBox, but with your own cloud

A project in Bristol, TN by Joey Hess
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Manage, share, and sync your large files with the power of git and the ease of use of a simple folder you drop files into.
Backers: 951
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $24,786 of $3,000
Dates: May 23rd -> Jun 12th (20 days)
Project By: Joey Hess
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Latest News

the end of the kickstarter campaign, and the start of something new

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
My year funded by this Kickstarter to work on git-annex is over. I'm pleased to say I built what I set out to make, and a lot more besides, thanks to your generous support. Looking back, if I had only gotten funded for half a year, there would be so... (Read More)

three ports and a movie

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm excited to have released today a git-annex assistant port to Android! Today's release also has the first stage of a port of git-annex to Windows. I also saw the Mac OSX port running today for the first time.... (Read More)

backer rewards

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, been a while since I posted an update here. I'm continuing to work hard on developing the git-annex assistant, and soon I will release the first beta version of it, which will be basically usable. I've also started working on fulfilling the... (Read More)

one month along, and a milestone

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been head-down coding on the git-annex assistant for an entire month. And today I have reached an important milestone: It can sync files between computers! I have a short video demoing this that you can see on my... (Read More)

the homestretch -- and a screencast!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update on the last day of my Kickstarter. Now's the time to lock in your reward selections, and the last chance to tell your friends.  I've made a quick screencast to say Thanks! and show what I've built so far.   (Read More)

Almost there .. 3 days to go!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This Kickstarter is almost over, and only $800 is left to raise to fund me to work on the git-annex assistant for an entire year! I've already put in four solid days of work on the code -- you can follow along in my development... (Read More)

started development today

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I started working on the git-annex assistant. I made some good progress, and entirely forgot to eat lunch. I've started a blog that I'll as I go. It leans toward the technical side, and will have screenshots too. You can follow along... (Read More)

USB key update, and new funding goal

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
400% funded! I can look ahead now to the next half a year or more, and anticipate to be working on the git-annex assistant for all that time... So this has turned from a summer sprint to a longer race, with a broader scope. Rather than agonize over... (Read More)

Android app and T-shirts

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
It's day 3 and I'm nearly 250% funded! Lots of backers want an Android app to run on their phone or tablet. It makes sense; photos and videos you take can be automatically synced to your computer and backed up; you can browse through all your files... (Read More)

fully funded .. and beyond

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm astounded to have been fully funded in less than 24 hours! At the same time, I asked for only $3000 because it was the absolute minimum it would take. No need to stop there.  Once I get going on a project like this, I just keep obsessing on it,... (Read More)

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