Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders stored in multiple locations

Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by thesuperbigfrog on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @02:30PM (#31006574)

"The process will replace all but one location of files and folders that are currently in multiple locations. The files and folders will be replaced with shortcuts."

Is there any way for the user to specify that they want a full copy of a file?

What happens if another user makes a copy of the file and alters it? Are both copies changed?

"The replacement decision will be based on original file and folder ownership, and will also consider access and activity on all other folders to ensure the least possible disruption for collaboration."

"You can’t opt-out of the replacement."

This might be a deal-breaker for some users. Why not just ask the user if they want a replacement versus a full copy?

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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by Rygian on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @02:54PM (#31006849)

> This might be a deal-breaker for some users. Why not just ask the user if they want a replacement versus a full copy?

Shortcut preserves semantics: working on the original file or working on a shortcut to the original file will both modify the same document. Fully copy (create a new document with same contents as original document at a point in time) would bring new semantics.

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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by deepl_derber on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @06:03PM (#31008801)

It would also have quota implications - if I had a 5GB file multiparented in 3 locations, I wouldn't want to suddenly be over quota because Google decided I really wanted it copied to 3 locations.

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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by markstos on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @03:04PM (#31006953)

You can still use File: Copy for a second, unrelated copy.

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