https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=513001
Bug ID: 513001
Summary: Backup Sync to Network Share not possible for non IT
user
Classification: I don't know
Product: kde
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
REQUIREMENT: Use any sync type backup program to sync files to a network share
from a PC running Plasma. This should be automated for regular backups, and
could be by date, or file modification detection. Sync type means if 1 file is
added, that 1 file is backed up.
USERS: Many users are not IT trained, and require any user friendly method. IT
tools such as CLI or other hacks will drive away such users from Plasma.
DESTINATION: The share is not mounted. But is accessible in Dolphin without
problems. Likely a Samba share. But this requirement will accept any type of
network connection.
ISSUES: Most Sync apps do not have navigation to a network share. The Kup
backup does see the network, but then it fails to use the network share.
OBSERVED RESULT
No backup is possible. A showstopper.
EXPECTED RESULT
The user can backup without needing IT support. Just using any GUI application.
Installing a new app is OK if it is not possible with built-in tools.. For
example in MS Windows, navigation in most apps can see the network.
WORKAROUND: If there is a non IT, easy GUI way to mount the share permanently,
this could be a workaround, But currently there is no way to mount it
permanently for use in regular backups.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma:
KDE Plasma Version: Operating System: Kubuntu 25.10
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.17.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Kernel Version: 6.17.0-6-generic (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 14 × Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U
Memory: 16 GiB of RAM (15,1 GiB usable)
Graphics Processor: Intel® Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 83KS
System Version: IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 16IAL10
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