[robweber]

EDIT:
I haven't write a XBMC-Addon yet, but would't it be possible to put some timeout around the upload of every file?

I suppose that would be possible, the process to actually copy the file would have to spawn in some type of worker thread so it could be monitored and then a callback registered for when it completes. this way if it doesn't complete in X amount of time you could kill the thread. The xbmc vfs module, which does all other file IO except in the case of dropbox, is a lot smarter and will return if something interrupts the copy. So this type of fix would really only benefit the dropbox system. still, not an unreasonable request, I'll add it to the issue tracker on github.

Just wondering if someone can clarify the backup addon for me.

Are there difference in the backups from Frodo and Eden?...are they interchangeable or a least upgradable from Eden to Frodo?
Are backups created on one platform ok to use on another. Mac to PC to Crystalbuntu to Raspbmc, etc, etc.

Here is why I ask...
My setups...
I currently have running Eden: ATV2, (2x) ATV1, MacBook, 2 PCs
I currently have running Frodo: (2x) Raspberry Pi, Pivos, Macbook.

What works:
I backup up the ATV2 running Eden and restored to Pivos running Frodo...works.
I restored to ATV 1 (Cystalbuntu) using one either the ATV2 (Eden) or Pivos (Frodo) backup...not sure which one I actually used and its works.

Whats failing:
Tried restore my second ATV1 with backups from all 3 working system...all failed.
Reloaded the ATV fresh...all 3 attempts to restore still failed.
It takes no time to restore, doesn't appear to do it, and no errors.

What should I look out for..
...and more importantly, what works with what?

Jerry

Only the config files and maybe the addon data directories are really interchangeable between Frodo and Eden. You can restore Eden data to a Frodo system, but you may encounter some issues. Your databases will not be compatible, but this is OK. Frodo will take the Eden database and upgrade it after a reboot. Almost all of your addons will also not be compatible, and will most likely require you to update them to their Frodo editions anyway. You are better off just not restoring the addons from any of your backups if they are from Eden and you are now going to Frodo. I would also not restore the Thumbnails/Fanart directories as Frodo uses a different system for caching these files and will need to rebuild (ie redownload) all the artwork anyway.

Regarding what you are trying with your ATV1, it should work. According to your own tests it is working on one of your ATV devices so the restore system is doing its job, there is apparently just some issue with that one device. I guess what is your definition of "failure". Does the addon truly fail or does it complete and you just don't notice anything different? Keep in mind you'll have to reboot your device for things like the database and sources to take affect. If it truly doesn't seem to be working post a debug log after running the restore.