I'm about to switch to Linux and I'm a bit conflicted about Google Drive. I have a Google One account where I pay for storage, and I've been using the Drive app on Windows that syncs my Documents folder seamlessly. I'm now trying to find out if there's a similar applet for Linux. I've heard I can just use the website, but I'm looking for something more convenient. I'll be installing Ubuntu LTS, Kubuntu, or Mint Cinnamon this weekend, and I'd love any insights on how well Google Drive works on these systems?
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GNOME has a built-in account connector that lets you add your Google account, so your Drive will show up right in the file manager. Since you’re already trying out Ubuntu, you might not need to switch anything around!
If you want full syncing capabilities, I personally use Insync. It's great because you can choose between one-way or two-way sync, and you don't have to keep everything in one folder. They even offer a trial, which is cool. Yes, it’s paid, but I find it worth the investment for hassle-free syncing!
I'm with you on that! Sometimes you just need a solid tool to keep things organized, especially with a messy Drive like mine.
I’ve been using koofr to manage my Google Drive along with OneDrive and Dropbox. It even lets you mount them as network drives in the file manager, which has been super convenient for me. I tried rclone, but it was a bit tricky to set up after each reboot.
I tried that, and it caused me a lot of headaches with saving files. If you want a more reliable solution, I’d recommend using Insync instead.