So glad to hear the Android version of Families is coming along. On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Paul Brodsky <[email protected]>wrote:
> I testing Families on the Android right now so it's too early for me to > comment specifically on that but the idea of access a PC remotely is a good > suggestion. Beyond VNC apps, you can also look at services such as > LogMeIn.com. I use the free version to access and remotely my home computer > from a variety of locations. > > > > On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Laird <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Kirsten, >> I feel like you can use Legacy with your i-pad as a VNC viewer, Virtual >> Network >> Computing. Legacy would actually be running on your Windows desktop >> computer >> which communicates with the ipad. I have used this setup (free version) >> with my >> laptop and desktop remotely over the internet using WinXP. Your can also >> do the >> same on a local wi-fi network in your home or internet. >> RealVNC $30 + iPad app $10 = $40 >> >> http://vnc.com/vnc/index.html >> http://vnc.com/products/iphone/index.html >> >> ====== >> They have a free version you could play with if you have a laptop (pretend >> it's >> the ipad). >> http://vnc.com/products/download.html >> >> >> With this kind of setup you need not be concerned about trusting your data >> to a >> $15 Families application on the ipad. Your data is actually on your PC >> using >> Legacy, you are just operating it remotely. Sort of like setting in a >> comfy >> chair using a remote keyboard, mouse and display. >> >> Laird >> >> >> On 12/30/2010 12:16 PM, Kirsten Bowman wrote: >> > >> > My totally tech sons and daughter-in-law visited for a week at Christmas >> and >> > of course there were iPads everywhere. I'm soooo jealous I can't stand >> it, >> > but I'm not about to give up Legacy. Most of my research is online >> rather >> > than at libraries or archives, but I'd love to be able to sit on the >> patio >> > or at the local coffee shop and clean up my location list, sources, >> notes, >> > and do some searching. Does anyone use a Windows desktop as their main >> > computer (with Legacy) and sync it somehow with an iPad? If so, how is >> it >> > done and what is required? Is it a satisfactory arrangement for a >> > non-technical person? >> > >> > Kirsten >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > 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 > <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
