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==== 2.7 The Directory Problem ====

Let’s say I want two directories: a <code>documents</code> directory and an <code>Android backup</code> directory. I can’t map both to WebDAV like you can in a Docker container. You can only log into one at a time.

Imagine having five different directories in one Docker volume but only being able to use ''one at a time.'' You’d have to log in differently each time.

You might think, ''“Louis, just create a new directory and symlink all the directories you want into it. What’s the problem?”'' Well, here’s where the open source rabbit hole goes deeper… the documentation for the software has an option called <code>follow symlinks</code>. You can set it to true, but it doesn’t work. Not unless you install a different version of the software because the version you get on PIP doesn’t work.

<blockquote>'''Warning:''' This will gaslight you to tears. You’ll pull your hair out wondering if you set up your symlinks right. It’s like a mirage—everything looks like it should work, but it doesn’t. I’m here to remind you that you are not insane.
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As Ralph Kramden would say, it doesn’t mean to be mean; it was just born that way.

I promise, this is all worth it to never have to use Nextcloud again. This is still better than Nextcloud, which tells you how bad Nextcloud is.

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