I recently started using dropbox for my datafile and like it. One question. Is it possible to put any of Legacy's customization files into it? For instance when I change the default location of my pictures on one computer, it doesn't change on the other computer.
On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:19 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Hugh: thanks so much! > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:38 PM > Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Backing up my information. > Yes Patti, there is an easier way. Dick Eastman, the well-known genealogy > blogger and trainer, recommended Dropbox for this on his blog a while ago. > > I must say, it has certainly solved my backup issues. It syncs all of my > laptop and desktop genealogy files and it backs them up off-site - > automatically whenever I save a file. > > And the 2GB account is free! It works so well, I'm ready to buy the 50GB > size for $9.99/month to back up my whole HD without having to burn CDs or > thumb drives. > > http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2009/09/dropbox-why-you-need-this-program.html > > BTW, I have absolutely no association with Dropbox. I'm just responding to > your question. > > Hugh > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 7:15 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Is there an easier way to back up my data other than saving it copying it >> to a Cd? Can I save it in one step to a CD? Below is my procedure. >> >> >> >> >> Legacy - Preparing to save to CD >> >> Open Legacy >> >> Go to last ancestor >> >> Go to file "save family file as family name and date " e.g. Mitchell >> Family Tree Dec. 03 09," Be sure am on "Pat" doc, check "Enter a name - do >> not put a hpc >> >> Hit "save" on bottom >> >> Back up Family File check to make sure file reads >> C:\Users\Pat\Documents\Legacy trees individual "name of file." >> >> Select name and location for date backup- Scroll to Legacy Individual, >> double click to open. >> >> Click on it >> >> Make sure name on bottom is "Mitchell" or whatever name you gave it. >> >> Save >> >> Backup >> >> Exit Legacy >> >> Insert Disc >> >> For Vista, open Cyber link DVD (Icon on desktop) make a Data CD >> >> Pat >> >> Documents >> >> Double click (opens) >> >> Edit - Select all-drag to Bottom or choose one tree and drag >> >> My Data - right click - Rename - enter >> >> Burning - Burn Disc >> >> Hit Burn. >> >> >> >> Legacy User Group guidelines: >> http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp >> Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp >> To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
