Thanks for taking the time to explain details, Sherry. I keep a number of backups and use Syncback SE to keep my backup drives updated. I think I could make that work to transfer updated work since it will be only a one way sync and not a more complicated mirroring back and forth.
>________________________________ > From: Sherry/Support <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:01 PM >Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy installations - laptop & desktop allowed? > >Yes. Make sure you keep both installations of Legacy updated in tandem >- i.e., on the same build. > >I have some ideas on how to transfer files back and forth, but I know >the listers do as well. Yup,it's definitely been discussed before! > >You can use IntelliShare, back up the Family File on one computer and >restore over the existing file on the other computer, keep the data & >multimedia files on an external drive and switch that between the two >computers (making sure you back up to the computer before you unplug) >or use cloud sharing such as Dropbox, Skydrive, Google Drive, >SugarSync, etc. > >There's been a lot of discussion about Dropbox on the list - you can >check out the archives for that information. > > >Sincerely, >Sherry >Technical Support >Legacy Family Tree > > >On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Marg Strong <[email protected]> wrote: >> Sherry brought this to mind under another topic, but it seemed I should ask >> under a new subject. I think it's been addressed before, but maybe someone >> won't mind giving me a quick answer. >> I am in the process of looking for a laptop so I can take my genealogy work >> with me when traveling or sitting out on our deck. It is legal to install >> and use my copy of Legacy on my (soon to be) laptop isn't it? Wouldn't the >> problem happen only if I were using the desktop and laptop at the same time? >> (I'm not that talented!) >> Thanks for answers. > > > >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
