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Old 10-31-2008   #1 (permalink)
Robmonster


 
 

Basic Foldershare Question

Afternoon all,

When I create a library are all files in that library uploaded to a MS
server so taht other clients can sync to it, or do /both/ PC's have to
be on together fro the syncing to occur?

For example, if I create a file on my laptop, then turn off the
laptop, then turn on my desktop PC will it download that new file from
a MS server, or will it only download it when the laptop comes back
on?

Rob

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-31-2008   #2 (permalink)
Anthony R. Gold


 
 

Re: Basic Foldershare Question

On Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:29:12 -0700 (PDT), Robmonster <robmonster@xxxxxx>
wrote:
Quote:

> When I create a library are all files in that library uploaded to a MS
> server so taht other clients can sync to it, or do /both/ PC's have to
> be on together fro the syncing to occur?
>
> For example, if I create a file on my laptop, then turn off the
> laptop, then turn on my desktop PC will it download that new file from
> a MS server, or will it only download it when the laptop comes back
> on?
The Microsoft servers do not hold copies of your files, just information
about your files. You must have both computers online and running the
FolderShare software in order to allow the newer files to be propagated.

Tony
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-03-2008   #3 (permalink)
Robmonster


 
 

Re: Basic Foldershare Question

On Oct 31, 3:59*pm, "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-m...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

> The Microsoft servers do not hold copies of your files, just information
> about your files. *You must have both computers online and running the
> FolderShare software in order to allow the newer files to be propagated.
>
> Tony
Thanks for the clarification.

I wonder why there is a limitation on Foldershare sizes if the data is
all kept locally?

Rob
My System SpecsSystem Spec
 

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