[missing-sync-hiptop-talk] A request for non-synch data transfer

[Warren Keuffel]

There are occasions when I definitely would want to work in that mode.

Warren

On Jul 4, 2005, at 1:15 PM, Raven Zachary wrote:

> I've had numerous problems with synch technology over the years, 
> causing data loss and record duplication. In general, I avoid 
> "synching" in favor of master to many data transfer. I have one 
> primary computer where I make all of my updates. I want my various 
> devices to simply hold a copy of that master data, with no updates 
> going back into the master device.
>
> This is how I use my iPod  with iSync - it's a perfect read-only 
> device for contacts, calendar, and notes. I would like my Sidekick to 
> behave the same way. I have no interest in updating records on the 
> Sidekick directly because it opens up the opportunity for data to get 
> messed up. I've seen this time and time again, on different devices 
> and using different software.
>
> Unfortunately, the new beta seems to make overwriting data much more 
> difficult than before. The overwrite function was part of iSync, and 
> now that the program has moved into its own executable, this feature 
> was not replicated (at least not with the same ease as before).
>
> I would like a preference in the new version to allow me to determine 
> whether the device will sync or be overwritten every time.
>
> Already, I have had problems with accidental editing (fat-fingering a 
> view ends up changing the data, for instance) of a record on the 
> Sidekick and the mistake overwriting the master data on my PowerBook.
>
> Am I the only person who works like this? Is the overwrite feature 
> something other people would benefit from?
>
> I look forward to the various responses.
>
> Thank you.
>
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