[missing-sync-winmobile-talk] Re: SYNC PROTOCOLS
Wyatt. Greg
WyattG at saccounty.net
Wed Mar 22 11:42:54 PST 2006
Thanks Jordan for responding. How do I extract the CAB file?
On 3/22/06 11:32 AM, "Jordan Thevenow-Harrison" <jordan.th at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>>>
>>> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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