Show HN: I wrote Getting Started with ownCloud

http://www.owncloudbook.com/

by adimania • 13 years ago

33 6 13 years ago

I can't say that I would buy this book, but I have been wanting to get started with OwnCloud. Best of luck with your sales.

cyphax• 13 years ago

I have set up an OwnCloud instance on my server and I have noticed that it was extremely hard to get the master revision to work properly (which means: allowing it to install apps), and the last version they have for download also lacks some polish here and there (but wasn't too hard to set up). IMHO: the basics work good (file synchronization and such) but if you want a bit more than the vanilla package (like tell it where your music is, rather than it scanning everything in your data-directory indiscriminately) it might be a bit of a challenge. :)

Not to be a cheapskate, but I wouldn't buy a >$30 book for it though. You have to buy the Android app if you want file synchronization on your phone. But that's 80 cents or so.

adimania• 13 years ago

I understand, sometimes it can be tricky. I would recommend using the stable build rather than master snapshot but then it is my personal preference.

You can go for an ebook, if price is a concern.

carl_• 13 years ago

£ 10 for the e-book, not bad really considering the niche market, may just grab this.

sirius87• 13 years ago

Certainly interesting and deserves more coverage.

dukekarthik• 13 years ago

I always wanted some help with setting that up. Now I got exactly what I need :)

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