Re: Active Sync logic

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From: msnews.microsoft.com (carol.kohn_at_verizon.net)
Date: 04/02/04 

Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:44:20 -0500

Yes, I understand that's how it works now. But I also think it defeats the
purpose of carrying a PDA. I should be able to independently use both, and
not be forced to favor one over the other. It makes more sense to me that
the most recent entry on a sync should have the option to win, whether
entered in the PC or the PDA.

"Carlo Ma. Guerrero (MVP)" <ppcsurfr@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:un3QoOQGEHA.2980@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> But that is how it works... the reason why you are getting unresolved
items
> is because you might have changed both information on the PC and the PPC
> manually. Change one only and the other will be updated automatically.
>
> --
> Carlo Ma. Guerrero
> Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices
> "msnews.microsoft.com" <carol.kohn@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:uk77koMGEHA.2472@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I am frustrated with the logic of Active Sync. It seemingly forces the
> user
> > to choose which is leader - the PC or the PDA. So when I'm updating my
> > calendar or address book entry, either have to let one automatically
> > overwrite the other, or make that decision manually, which defeates the
> > purpose of being automated.
> >
> > It would make more sense if there was a switch to let the latest date
> stamp
> > win. Is this an impossible request?
> >
> >
>
>

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