[missing-sync-pocketpc-talk] File transfer problems

[Brian Hall]

>When the Mac is used to load files onto a SD card (for example) there are no
>2nd "shadow" ._xxxx file visible when the card is THEN viewed on a PC or
>particularly on the Pocket PC.  Even when choosing "show hidden files."
>Only when
>a FOLDER is copied, then a ._DStore  file will be added for each FOLDER but
>NOT for EACH  and every FILE as has been stated here.  That's absolutely
>wrong.
>And is claiming  as if its a result of using the Mac with Pocket PC.  It just
>doesn't happen.   Only using MissingSync puts them on the card!  Same thing
>loading any data on Pocket PC using VPC with the Mac,  NO 2nd ._ files added.
>They may be resource fork files but are only added to Pocket PC's and made
>visible with Missing Sync.

Regardless of your experience:

- We have seen these files created by card readers (PC Card type)
- Maybe yours works around that because it is USB?
- Missing Sync in no way creates those files directly. We realize they are
a pain and would not have created them on purpose.

The bottom line is:
- We plan to address the ._ files in a future update (most likely not
1.0.1, which is about to enter a code freeze)

Brian

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