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Martian SlingShot is an easy-to-use network file and folder synchronization utility for Mac OS X
 

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Easy-To-Use File/Folder Synchronization

for Mac OS X

Martian Technology has rolled out Martian SlingShot, an easy-to-use network file and folder synchronization utility for Mac OS X.

Martian SlingShot makes the process of keeping files in sync between two or more Macintoshes as simple as a few clicks. By incorporating Apple's "Bonjour" technology, SlingShot makes finding and connecting to other computers on a network easy. SlingShot supports both simple one-way "mirroring" of files from one computer to another, as well as more complex two-way synchronization arrangements, in which files are updated on all participating computers.

With mirroring, SlingShot allows one computer to "Publish" a folder onto the network. Other computers then "Subscribe" to that folder, and SlingShot makes sure the subscribers' copies are always identical to the published data automatically. This allows users to be sure their data is always backed up and available on the other computers.

With two-way synchronization, several computers can contribute changes to the Folder. whenever a change is made to the files on one of the participating machines, the updated data is automatically sent to the others. No matter where work is done on the files, all the computers will be kept up to date.

"We developed SlingShot because we needed a quick way to keep files synchronized between our desktops and Powerbooks. SlingShot makes it possible to set up quick mirroring of your data in just 3 clicks," noted Greg Martin, Martian Technology co-founder.

SlingShot is available as a freely downloadable demo that is limited to working with a single Folder on each computer. Users can purchase a license for $29.99 to remove this restriction. SlingShot requires Mac OS 10.4 and higher, and is available in a Universal binary, supporting the new Intel-based Macs as well as PowerPC-based Macs.
Website: www.martian.com
Direct Download: SlingShot.dmg

Martian Technology LLC is an up-and-coming indie Mac software developer based in Seattle, WA. They can be reached online
www.martian.com

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