Re: Synching PDA to Two Separate Machines?

On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:28:49 GMT, "Chuck Hildebrandt"
<> wrote:

>
>I have a Dell Axim running PocketPC 3.0.11171 (build 11178).
>
>I would like to know if it is possible for me to synch my PDA with two
>separate computers. I have a work computer that has work contacts,
>calendar, etc., and a home desktop with personal contacts, calendar, etc.
>In my dream world I could synch the PDA to both machines, and it would merge
>the info (especially the calendar) into a single calendar on itself.
>
>As a bonus, synching calendar items with one machine would not override
>information on the other machine -- meaning, absence of an appointment on
>one machine's calendar would not result in the removal of that calendar item
>on the other during synching.

Everything will merge - you'll get info from both onto your Pocket PC,
and all the info from your Pocket PC will appear on both computers.
Just be sure to sync with the computer you want to sync with the Inbox
first (if you want Inbox sync - you can only sync the Inbox with one
computer, and that one computer is the first one you create a
partnershp with).

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Rob Borek [MS MVP] wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:28:49 GMT, "Chuck Hildebrandt"
> <> wrote:
>
>
>>I have a Dell Axim running PocketPC 3.0.11171 (build 11178).
>>
>>I would like to know if it is possible for me to synch my PDA with two
>>separate computers. I have a work computer that has work contacts,
>>calendar, etc., and a home desktop with personal contacts, calendar, etc.
>>In my dream world I could synch the PDA to both machines, and it would merge
>>the info (especially the calendar) into a single calendar on itself.
>>
>>As a bonus, synching calendar items with one machine would not override
>>information on the other machine -- meaning, absence of an appointment on
>>one machine's calendar would not result in the removal of that calendar item
>>on the other during synching.
>
>
> Everything will merge - you'll get info from both onto your Pocket PC,
> and all the info from your Pocket PC will appear on both computers.
> Just be sure to sync with the computer you want to sync with the Inbox
> first (if you want Inbox sync - you can only sync the Inbox with one
> computer, and that one computer is the first one you create a
> partnershp with).
>
I am looking for more details on syncing my PDA with two PCs. Something
that describes the expected behavior, and would provide answers to
questions like:

1. Create item A on PC1 and sync.
2. Sync to PC2.
3. Delete item A on PC2.
4. Sync to PC2. (Is A deleted from the device?)
5. Sync to PC1. (Is A deleted from PC1?)

If this information available somewhere?

Thanks,

Frank

On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:46:36 -0600, Frank <>
wrote:

>1. Create item A on PC1 and sync.
>2. Sync to PC2.
>3. Delete item A on PC2.
>4. Sync to PC2. (Is A deleted from the device?)
>5. Sync to PC1. (Is A deleted from PC1?)
>
>If this information available somewhere?

In the above case, item A is deleted from both, and any possible
conflicts (ie you change it on one, but delete it on another) is
presented to you for conflict resolution. ActiveSync keeps track of
what was synchronized, and therefore can tell what has changed.

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Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
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Rob Borek [MS MVP] wrote:
> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:46:36 -0600, Frank <>
> wrote:
>
>
>>1. Create item A on PC1 and sync.
>>2. Sync to PC2.
>>3. Delete item A on PC2.
>>4. Sync to PC2. (Is A deleted from the device?)
>>5. Sync to PC1. (Is A deleted from PC1?)
>>
>>If this information available somewhere?
>
>
> In the above case, item A is deleted from both, and any possible
> conflicts (ie you change it on one, but delete it on another) is
> presented to you for conflict resolution. ActiveSync keeps track of
> what was synchronized, and therefore can tell what has changed.
>
Thanks Rob.

But I really wanted to know if there was a technical document for
ActiveSync and the default service providers (like for Outlook Contacts)
that describe, in detail, the expected behavior.

Then, I could use the technical document to answer a question like:

If I embed a sound file in a Contact note in Outlook and sync the
Contact to the handheld device, can I play the sound file on the device?

I do not know if this is supposed to work, or not.

Thanks,

Frank

On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 14:28:42 -0600, Frank <>
wrote:

>Rob Borek [MS MVP] wrote:
>> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:46:36 -0600, Frank <>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>1. Create item A on PC1 and sync.
>>>2. Sync to PC2.
>>>3. Delete item A on PC2.
>>>4. Sync to PC2. (Is A deleted from the device?)
>>>5. Sync to PC1. (Is A deleted from PC1?)
>>>
>>>If this information available somewhere?
>>
>>
>> In the above case, item A is deleted from both, and any possible
>> conflicts (ie you change it on one, but delete it on another) is
>> presented to you for conflict resolution. ActiveSync keeps track of
>> what was synchronized, and therefore can tell what has changed.
>>
>Thanks Rob.
>
>But I really wanted to know if there was a technical document for
>ActiveSync and the default service providers (like for Outlook Contacts)
>that describe, in detail, the expected behavior.
>
>Then, I could use the technical document to answer a question like:
>
>If I embed a sound file in a Contact note in Outlook and sync the
>Contact to the handheld device, can I play the sound file on the device?
>
>I do not know if this is supposed to work, or not.

As far as I know, there isn't a document around. However, I can tell
you for your example that notes for contacts cannot contain embedded
files (sounds or otherwise) and still have them show up on the Pocket
PC.

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Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
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