Synce-gnomevfs Install on Ubuntu
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
Yesterday I tried to install the latest version of synce in order to get Jem’s Dad’s Windows Mobile 6 phone to share files with Linux (Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon in this case). After managing to get the software installed, I have been very impressed with it, however actually installing it was a bit of a challenge, though the solution is quite simple and I share it with you now.
- Uninstall everything synce related before starting.
- Follow the Synce with Ubuntu instructions.
- pls should work at this time.
- Follow the SynceVfs instructions.
Use ./configure –prefix=/usr
make; sudo make install - Heres the important bit:
cp /usr/etc/gnome-vfs-2.0/modules/synce-module.conf /etc/gnome-vfs-2.0/modules/ - killall gnome-vfs-daemon
I think that you can do step 5 alternatively by adding –sysconfdir=/etc to your ./configure command in step 4, however I have not tested this.
Once this is done you should be able to just plug your phone (or other Windows Mobile device) in to the USB, and type synce:/// into Nautilus’ address bar. Simple!
