GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Installing OneDrive Client – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install OneDrive Client from Source Code in Ubuntu 18.04/16.04 LTS Based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And this powerful and highly configurable OneDrive Client can run on all major Linux distributions, FreeBSD, or as a Docker container.
It supports one-way and two-way sync capabilities and securely connects to Microsoft OneDrive services.
The main Features are:
- State caching
- Real-Time local file monitoring with inotify
- Real-Time syncing of remote updates via webhooks
- File upload / download validation to ensure data integrity
- Resumable uploads
- Support OneDrive for Business (part of Office 365)
- Shared Folder support for OneDrive Personal and OneDrive Business accounts
- SharePoint / Office365 Shared Libraries
- Desktop notifications via libnotify
- Dry-run capability to test configuration changes
- Prevent major OneDrive accidental data deletion after configuration change
- Support for National cloud deployments (Microsoft Cloud for US Government, Microsoft Cloud Germany, Azure and Office 365 operated by 21Vianet in China)
- Supports single & multi-tenanted applications
- Supports rate limiting of traffic
Especially relevant, in case of Upgrade from Skilion Client or any other Issue see the Developer’s GitHub Page
This Guide is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition
Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with OneDrive Client on Ubuntu.
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:
First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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