--Alan R. Houtzer said to me:
> on 10/21/99 10:35 AM, Tom Bulat at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>> I had to delete the File Synch (File Assistant) preferences from
>>> the Preferences folder to fix the problem
>>
>> There is a known bug in File Assistant and File Synchronization that is
>> caused by Folder Icons. There is an Apple TIL Note on it.
>>
>> I ran a program called Folder Icon Cleaner 2.0. Folder and it helps.
>>
>> It's a real pain to have to keep rebuilding your "pattern" for
>> Synchronization.
>>
>> Good Luck, and so long for now, TOM
>
> The folder icon problem did not exist in the older File Assistant, which I
> used for years with folders with custom icons. This was introduced in the
> newer File Synchronization application. I continued copying the older
> File Assistant forward to new operation systems, just to avoid having to
> de-customize my folder icons (and make them all plain folders, like
> Windoze). Finally, for some reason, I gave in and switched to the newer
> File Synchronization, and dumbed-down all of my folders. :(
I would suggest using Synchronize! from Qdea. It only costs $30, and is
MUCH better than File Synchronization/Assistant. First of all, it doesn't
have any bugs (at least none that I've found), and you can specify much
smarter synchronization criteria. I really can't recommend this application
enough. I held out for a while because I didn't want to have to pay for
something, but it is definitely worth its $30. There's also a demo version
you can try at:
<http://www.qdea.com/sync.html>
For an article about Synchronize! that TidBITS had recently, go to:
<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=05403>
I am no way connected with Qdea, I'm just a very satisfied customer! I no
longer even think about file synchronization between my Mac at work, may
Mac at home, and my Duo. It just happens exactly how I want with the click
of a button.
Cheers,
Jolin
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