[missing-sync-winmobile-talk] Re: SYNC PROTOCOLS
Jordan Thevenow-Harrison
jordan.th at gmail.com
Wed Mar 22 11:32:01 PST 2006
Extract the CAB file and send it over bluetooth or email?
On 3/22/06 2:29 PM, "Wyatt. Greg" <WyattG at saccounty.net> wrote:
> Sorry to change the subject but I need help. Does anyone have a
> recommendation on how I can get PDF reader loaded on my WM5 device (XV6700)?
> I have downloaded the file (its an .exe file) to my IMAC G4 and using a
> media card reader, dragged over to my 1GB MiniSD Card. I then put the card
> in the device and attempted to run the file from the sd card and then I get
> a message advising that this in not a ppc supported program? Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> On 3/22/06 11:18 AM, "sabino strippoli" <sstrippoli at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> Ken -
>>
>> Thanks for your clear & very helpful reply.
>>
>> Up to now, I have been
>> so concerned I'd incorrectly use SYNCing and mess up my data set
>> ((either creating LOTS of duplicates OR worse yet deleting & losing data))
>> that I made myself get used to doing all data entry on one side (laptop),
>> then, to sync I would always use the ŒOverwrite¹ option .
>> My data always only flowed in one direction, so that I wouldn¹t mess up.
>>
>> Now, with your explanations, I feel better informed, more confident
>> and assured about data transfers.
>> After reading my examples or questions below,
>> kindly let me know if I, in fact, understood your points correctly.
>>
>> sabino
>>
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>>
>>
>> SCENARIO 1
>> In ALL instances regardless of what plug-in is used AND
>> !!regardless!! of the status of the actual data,
>> if we select DESKTOP OVERWRITES HANDHELD (or vice versa)
>> MSWM2 will NOT even really need to check the data for changes,
>> it will simply delete the data set on the one and replace it
>> by overwriting with the entire data set of the other.
>>
>>
>>
>> SENARIO 2 - iCal, Addressbook or Entourage
>> Frodo uses a DESKTOP and a PocketPC to manage information.
>> **working JUST on his DESKTOP - (or JUST on his DEVICE) . . .
>> he makes a change in the SURNAME-field for Records A, F & G,
>> AND makes a change to Phone#-field for Records X, Y & G
>> When SYNCing data later, only 6 items(across 5 Records) will be sync'd
>> 2 - 1 item only (Surname) for each of Records A & F
>> 2 - 1 item only (Phone) for each of Records X & Y
>> 2 - 2 items (Surname & Phone) for Record G
>> 6 Total # of items sync'd ((regardless of conduit used))
>> *** no other Records or Fields will be written or lost ***
>>
>>
>>> With iCal & Address Book, Apple SyncServices Conflict Resolver
>>> should compare fields and merge the data as needed.
>>
>>> If there is a conflict (e.g. change to the same field)
>>> you will get the Conflict Resolver dialog
>> SENARIO 3A - Apple iCal and Addressbook
>> Frodo uses a Desktop and a PocketPC to manage information.
>> **working on his DESKTOP . . .
>> he makes a change in ONLY SURNAME-field for Records A, F & G,
>> **AND working on his DEVICE . . .
>> he makes a change to ONLY Phone#-field for Records X, Y & G
>> NOW when syncing data, only the same 6 items will be sync'd
>> - and Apple Sync Service Conflict Resolver
>> will AUTOMATICALLY resolve Record G for
>> most current data in each of the Surname & Phone# fields
>> *** no other Records or Fields will be written or lost ***
>>
>>
>> SENARIO 3B - Apple iCal and Addressbook
>> Frodo uses a Desktop and a PocketPC to manage information.
>> **working on his DESKTOP . . .
>> he makes a change in SURNAME-field for Records A, F & G,
>> AND makes a change in Phone-field for Record G,
>> **AND working on his DEVICE . . .
>> he makes changes to Phone#-field for Records X, Y & G(different)
>> NOW when syncing data, only the same 6 items will be sync'd
>> - but now Apple Sync Service Conflict Resolver
>> will PAUSE to have the USER resolve Record G- Phone
>> *** no other Records or Fields will be written or lost ***
>>
>>
>>
>>> If you are using the Entourage plugin and you change the same
>>> the same **RECORD** on both the Mac and handheld,
>>> a duplicate will be created.
>> SENARIO 4A - MS Entourage 2004
>> Frodo uses a Desktop and a PocketPC to manage information.
>> **working on his DESKTOP . . .
>> he makes a change in ONLY SURNAME-field for Records A, F & G,
>> **AND working on his DEVICE . . .
>> he makes a change to ONLY Phone#-field for Records X, Y & G
>> NOW when syncing data, only 4 items will actually be SYNC'd
>> AND 2 ENTIRE Records will be copied/exchanged
>> 2 - 1 item only (Surname) for each of Records A & F
>> 2 - 1 item only (Phone) for each of Records X & Y
>> - entire Record G-Desktop written to Device
>> - entire Record G-Device written to Desktop
>> *** no other Records or Fields will be written or lost ***
>>
>>
>> SENARIO 4B - MS Entourage 2004
>> Frodo uses a Desktop and a PocketPC to manage information.
>> **working on his DESKTOP . . .
>> he makes a change in SURNAME-field for Records A, F & G,
>> AND makes a change in Phone-field for Record G,
>> **AND working on his DEVICE . . .
>> he makes changes to Phone#-field for Records X, Y & G(different)
>> NOW when syncing data, same outcome as 4a above
>> ONLY 4 individual items Sync'd AND 2 ENTIRE Records are duplicated
>> 2 - 1 item only (Surname) for each of Records A & F
>> 2 - 1 item only (Phone) for each of Records X & Y
>> - entire Record G-Desktop written to Device
>> - entire Record G-Device written to Desktop
>> *** no other Records or Fields will be written or lost ***
>>
>>
>>
>> SO IF I UNDERSTOOD,
>> SYNC's USING THE iCAL & ADDRESSBOOK PLUG-IN WILL RECONCILE/RESOLVE
>> ANY DISCREPANCIES;
>> AUTOMATICALLY FOR RECORDS w/ CHANGE TO ONLY ONE SIDE OF ANY FIELDS
>> RESOLVER DIALOG FOR RECORDS w/ CHANGE TO BOTH SIDES OF ANY FIELD
>> SYNC's USING ENTOURAGE PLUG-IN WILL ALWAYS RESULT IN DUPLICATE RECORDS
>> ANYTIME THE SAME **RECORD** HAS BEEN CHANGED ON BOTH SIDES
>> [ EVEN IF THE CHANGES ARE NOT IN THE SAME FIELD(s) ]
>>
>>
>> THE ONLY COMMENT IN YOUR EXPLANATION I WASN"T SURE HOW TO INTERPRET
>> IS THE FOLLOWING. DOES THIS APPLY TO JUST ENTOURAGE OR ALL??
>>> You would get a duplicate record if you change the same field to
>>> something different on both the Mac and device. So if you change A,
>>> B & C on the desktop and A, X, Y, & Z on the device, you would get
>>> a duplicate of that record.
>>
>>
>> WELL THERE YOU HAVE IT. HOW DID I DO ???
>>
>>
>> sabino
>> .
>> .
>> .
>>
>>
>>
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