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I have used Insync for going on a solid year. I subscribed in beta for $10, since then it has increased to a $15 one time fee that includes multiple devices across multiple platforms. I have used it on countless devices, and as a Linux user, I have a tendency of reformatting my hard drive regularly. It has always been simple getting all synced up again because it was as easy as logging into my Gmail address.
One thing I like about Insync is it allows me to locate the sync anywhere including external drives. On my Linux Mint 17 I have it set up to back up all files to my external SATA drive. Another thing I like is I can choose to have my Google Drive files converted to Libre Office and back again. Another feature I like is the ability to download shared files, not just my personal files, when I sync my Google Drive.
My favorite feature since I am a cloud guy at heart, is I can select not to convert to Libre Office format. What this option does is downloads the .gddoc file which is mainly a link. I have all my files on my external drive for search purposes but when I click on a file it opens directly in Google Drive. I absolutely love this feature.
So no Google has not created a Google Drive sync app for Linux and most likely never will, but Insync is a better app even if they did.
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