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How To Install BitTorrent Sync in Ubuntu 12.04

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BitTorrent Sync client for major platforms were up and running from sometime, today they launched an Android App as well. With BitTorrent Sync the capabilities are unlimited, you can run your own private cloud at home and have the contents sync with your mobile, laptop etc. Here are simple steps on how to install BitTorrent Sync on a system running Ubuntu 12.04:

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Download the package files (current version as of today btsync_x64-1.1.42.tar.gz, for a 64-bit Ubuntu system) from here http://labs.bittorrent.com/experiments/sync/other-download.html

  1. Open a Terminal, Change to the Directory where you downloaded the file
  2. Extract the files by typing  “tar -zxf btsync_x64-1.1.42.tar“
  3. It will create an executable by name btsync 
  4. Type ./btsync to start the service
  5. To access the GUI, Open a browser and type http://localhost:8888/gui/
  6. Add a folder and you are ready to go!!

 

Mapping With Google

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While there are rumours about Google acquiring Waze, a crowd-sourced or community based mapping and navigation app, Google recently announced a course on mapping titled Mapping With Google.

Mapping with Google is currently live and will go on till June 24. “It is a self-paced, online course where you can watch videos (or read text lessons) and apply the skills you learn”. This Course requires an internet-enabled desktop or laptop computer and you will get the certificate once you have completed all the modules.

I have enjoyed editing Google maps and making corrections around my local community. This would be fun to learn more options, features and other stuff. Do you have any plans to explore the world using maps ?