Backup/Restore to Google Docs

[GoogleCodeExporter]

It would be fantastic if I could tell Secrets to store its backup files in (and 
restore from) Google Docs.  This would, among other things, allow me to easily 
synchronize my secrets across multiple devices, as well as to share them, e.g., 
with my wife (assuming she knows the master password, of course).

I think something as simple as uploading/downloading the encrypted backup file 
would be sufficient, here.  I can, of course, write a little service that does 
that for me, but app-level integration would be superior.

By the way, I'm happy to help make this happen.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by shiblon on 14 Jul 2011 at 8:16

[GoogleCodeExporter]

One of the things I like best about Secrets is the permissions start and end at 
"read and write on the SD card". If you add "connect to the internet" then you 
introduce trust issues.

Original comment by [email protected] on 14 Jul 2011 at 11:17

[GoogleCodeExporter]

Hi shiblon,

I will not add sync to google docs for exactly the reason that jayhe...@ 
mentions.  Having said that, sync'ing to the cloud is an interesting feature, 
and something that I would like to have for myself.  I have some thoughts on 
how this might be achieved while not compromising user trust, and its based on 
the work that rdearing@ started; see the branch called "online-backup" in the 
source tree.  Take a look at that code and then send me an email and we can 
discuss.  Thanks!

Original comment by [email protected] on 15 Jul 2011 at 2:27

• Added labels: Type-Enhancement
• Removed labels: Type-Defect

[GoogleCodeExporter]

Yes, I can see there being a very strong and compelling argument against adding 
network connectivity to this app, and I am in full agreement.

Would you rather take this discussion completely out of the tracker (via email 
as suggested), or should I place some of my more detailed musings about the 
online-backup branch here?

Original comment by shiblon on 15 Jul 2011 at 2:50

[GoogleCodeExporter]

Hi shiblon,

You should be able to leave very specific comments with the code itself using 
the code review support built into code.google.com.  You can leave more general 
feedback in this issue.

A high level overview of what the online-backup branch was trying to achieve is 
described here:

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ATmLMzcTzSExZGcyZDUzOHNfMTNnMnNoZnA4ZA&hl=en_
US

Keep in mind this document described online backup/restore, which is a 
different problem than synchronization, which I believe is more what you are 
suggesting.  I do believe though that the work started in the online-backup 
branch can be re-purposed to support synchronization.

Original comment by [email protected] on 15 Jul 2011 at 6:20