One method is to use a program called Laplink Gold or PCsync both by LapLink.Com. When you make any change to either the pc or laptop, they can be synchronized easily. Works great. For more info, go to their site. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 4:27 PM Subject: [LegacyUG] Data file transfers between Laptop & Desktop? > Some of us use a laptop for recording findings and sources while traveling to family > reunions or research trips. Upon return, we need to transfer the laptop data to our > desktop file. What are the better technical methods to handle this situation in Legacy? > > A. The laptop could be loaded with a copy of the latest Legacy data file so all info is > available, and the new road trip data just added to it. Upon return home, what are the > technical steps to transfer the most current file in the laptop to the now obsolete > desktop data file? > > B. The laptop could create a new Legacy data file and contain only the new data gained on > the trip. Upon return home, what are the technical steps to Merge the new data file into > the main desktop data file? > > C. The laptop could be used just as a general notepad with a need to key the findings a > second time into the desktop program, which seems to take the most time. > > Are there pros and cons that make A. or B. or C. the better method? > > > To unsubscribe: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
