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Taking your ideas for my next linux app (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm bored and want to practice my Rust skills. I am the creator of open-tv. If you have any idea for a linux desktop app, even if it seems quite complex, I will take it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

1 is great.

for 2: syncthing is exactly this.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think Syncthing specifically does not work with iOS.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That can be true, I don't know. Apart from that, the suggested app is exactly what Syncthing is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Oh I know, I use Syncthing on 4 devices for various things, it's really convenient. But my understanding is that iOS is the one major platform that doesn't run it, and the OC specifically asked for iOS compatibility. It is my understanding that iOS isn't open enough to allow it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I must try that. Thanks