Vista - Basic Foldershare Question

10-31-2008

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

10-31-2008

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

11-03-2008

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

10-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
Robmonster n/a posts	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 Specs

10-31-2008	#2 (permalink)
Anthony R. Gold n/a posts	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 Specs

11-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
Robmonster n/a posts	Re: Basic Foldershare Question On Oct 31, 3:59pm, "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 Specs

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