Many thanks to all who have so kindly and promptly replied to my request
for technical help. I received so many replies that I could not reply in
sufficient detail to each one individually, although I did try to
acknowledge them all. Let me outline my problem and give a summary of
the ideas sent me.
I am about to have someone start helping me with the Chodosh
investigations and other duties. As such, this person needs to have
access to the file of Chodosh-related contacts that I have accumulated
over the many years. This data is stored in the Contacts file of Outlook
on my computer and is also synced with my Blackberry. She and I will
continue to add to and modify this list of contacts, as we proceed in
our work in parallel. We have a need to synchronize our two versions of
the contact list on a constant ongoing basis to make sure that we are
both up to date. With that background, let me outline the ideas sent me:
>Use the Export and Import, or Backup and Restore feature of Outlook to
transfer my data to the other person. This is very doable on a one-time
basis, but is not practical for synchronizing and merging two contact lists.
>Use a service provider that provides use of a Microsoft Exchange
server to synchronize two Outlook files. This is available for less than
$10 per month and remains an option.
>Use special software that allows such synchronization without the use
of Exchange. That is also possible.
>Use one or more services offered by Google, such as Wireless Contact
sync for Blackberry, or Outlook sync between two on-line computers. This
is also being considered.
>Some people generously offered their expert services, and in one case
even offered to pay to have a professional work up a custom solution for
me. At this point, it does not look like my problem is so complicated
that it justifies the need for a professional custom solution. My
assistant and I have to work through all these ideas to see which fits
our work environments best.
Everyone’s input is very greatly appreciated. Above all, it shows that
there is a caring community out there that jumps in and is willing to
help to help me continue in this mitzvah project. May Ha-shem give His
brochos to all of you. I will keep all you messages on file for future
technical reference. They will also be there to continue to give me a
warm feeling of having a community behind me
Yoseph Herman/Guide to Chodosh
29 Kislev 5770.
