On 09/02/2011 03:32 AM, Mike Scott wrote: > On 01/09/2011 22:23, . wrote: >> >> >> On 09/01/2011 04:29 PM, Mike Scott wrote: >>> On 01/09/11 20:43, . wrote: >>>> How can I configure Oo Writer to make automatic backups on the current >>>> document I'm working on? >>>> >>> >>> I really would suggest trying the help file first before asking in a >>> public forum. The explanation there seems quite clear, and takes a >>> whole 10 seconds to find. >>> >>> Just search for 'backups' >> >> I already did and it does not work. I like Oo but a lot of the problems >> that occur aren't because of user error- some of the functions simply >> don't work. > > Then you should have said so, and said what 'does not work'. > > However, I'll grant that the help system on the XP machine I'm writing > this on (running OOo 3.1.1) has a less comprehensive search facility > than the ubuntu system I was using yesterday (I can't remember the OOo > version). > > But nevertheless you seem to have found the relevant place to look; > and if neither option 'always create backup' and 'autosave every...' > is what you're after, you'll have to be more explicit. >> >> Tell me- why is it on these "help" forums do so some people get told >> essentially to "solve your problems yourself?" Rather than being > > Because a lot of people apparently simply can't be bothered to look > for themselves. There's an old adage about feeding a man, and teaching > him to feed himself -- and I don't see that being told to use the help > system is exactly out of order. Google is quite useful too. > >> beligerant why not just delete the email? I came here looking for help >> AFTER I read and tried the "help" file. I already tried the following >> and the thing doesn't work. Oo will not make backup copies of my work no >> matter what I check off or what path I provide. > > As I indicated above, you need to be clear about the problem. If you > ask the wrong question, you're going to get the wrong answer. > > So > 0. Read and Google as much as possible > 1. Ask what the /real/ problem is > 2. Say what you tried and what happened (or not) > 3. Give O/S and OOo versions > > Oh, and > 4. DO NOT reply directly to list contributors unless there's a > singularly good reason. List etiquette is always that communications > go via the list; it's what it's for. I for one do not wish to be > drowned in a sea of email from all and sundry who think I might like a > spare copy of something I'll see anyway. Thank you. > >
1. If you don't like what people say- delete it. It doesn't cost you anything. 2. This isn't your list- it's not your property so get used to the idea of people speaking in a way that's different than the way you want them to. 3. This is a help list- not a "we'll attack you" list.
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