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This ticket proposes the integration of Syncthing as the preferred solution for synchronizing user documents, other files, and other personal data across multiple devices running SSS.

Syncthing is an open-source, peer-to-peer continuous file synchronization program. Its decentralized nature, security features (end-to-end encryption), and platform independence make it an excellent fit for the SSS philosophy of user control and privacy.

Integrating Syncthing into SSS would offer several benefits:

- Seamless cross-device synchronization: Users can effortlessly keep their important files synchronized across their various SSS installations (laptops, desktops, etc.).
- Enhanced data privacy and security: Syncthing's peer-to-peer architecture and encryption ensure that user data remains private and is not stored on third-party servers.

User autonomy and control: As an open-source solution, Syncthing aligns with the SSS emphasis on user freedom and the ability to understand and control their tools.

Simplified configuration: We can aim to provide a user-friendly way to configure Syncthing within the SSS environment, potentially through Lisp-based configuration or well-documented defaults.
Version control and history (optional): Syncthing offers options for file versioning, providing an extra layer of data safety.

The tasks involved in this ticket might include:

- Documenting the recommended Syncthing setup for SSS users.
- Potentially providing example configurations or scripts to simplify initial setup.
- Exploring integration with the SSS multi-user configuration to handle Syncthing setup for different users.
- Ensuring Syncthing integrates well with the overall SSS user experience.

By recommending and potentially streamlining the use of Syncthing, SSS can provide a robust and privacy-respecting solution for file synchronization, empowering users to maintain their data consistently across their "GNUrvana"-achieving systems.