Take a look at this article by Dick Eastman on syncing Legacy files using DropBox:
http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2009/12/synching-databases-between-two-or-more-computers.html You just need to make sure you don't have the Legacy Database open at the same time on both computers. You can also search the archives for several user comments on DropBox. Here is a URL for a comparison of several of the most popular Syncing sites: http://lifehacker.com/5818908/dropbox-vs-the-alternatives-which-online-syncing-service-is-right-for-you You may want to use more than one syncing site -- I use both Dropbox & Sugarsync. Enjoy! ___ Leon Chapman [email protected] ----- On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM, Beci and Ken <[email protected]> wrote: > I recently bought a laptop and can not wrap my brain around how to keep my > most recent info on both computers. For instance, I will work on my desktop > adding information to my Legacy file. Then I need to work on my laptop. > How do I get the most recent info on my laptop? If I understand correctly a > backup is only for an emergency restoration. If what I need to do is "save > the file as", then how do I update whatever computer file I need to update? > Kindergarten language, PLEASE > Thank you for any help you can offer. > Rebecca > > > 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 > Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and > on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). > 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 Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
