Re: gnome-pilot-list Digest, Vol 81, Issue 2

[Dan <toastmiami2 yahoo com>]

...I find it easier to just pop them open and replace the innards of the hardware!



On Nov 10, 2011, at 7:00 AM, gnome-pilot-list-request gnome org wrote:

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>   1. Re: Transferring settings to a new device (Matt Davey)
>   2. Re: Transferring settings to a new device (Daniel CLEMENT)
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> Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:28:11 +0000
> From: Matt Davey <mcdavey mrao cam ac uk>
> To: "The PalmOS(tm) integration package" <gnome-pilot-list gnome org>
> Subject: Re: Transferring settings to a new device
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> You should be able to use the 'restore' feature in gnome-pilot.  I don't
> have an install to hand, but as far as I remember you can right-click on
> the sync icon on your desktop bar and select "restore..."
> 
> Alternatively, I believe that if you just attempt a sync, gnome-pilot
> will see an unrecognised ID and ask if you want to do a restore.  If you
> have multiple palms known to gnome-pilot it'll let you choose one to
> restore.
> 
> Personally, I'd backup your gnome-pilot directory first, just in case!
> 
> Impressive you still have a functioning device.  You've outlasted me by
> a few years at this stage :)
> 
> Matt
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> Matt Davey            Never let a doctor examine you naked.
> mcdavey mrao cam ac uk        Make him put his clothes on first.
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> On Tue, 2011-11-08 at 07:06 +0800, Oon-Ee Ng wrote:
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>> On Nov 7, 2011 11:25 PM, "Daniel CLEMENT" <dclement1 sfr fr> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> I've had the opportunity of replacing my aging Treo 680 with a new
>> one,
>>> physically identical (though in better shape).
>>> 
>>> I'd like to transfer, if possible, everything from the old one to
>> the
>>> new one. What are my best options:
>>> 
>>> 1) When pairing the new device, should I (could I) choose a
>> different ID
>>> than the old one? (Syncing the old one won't be necessary
>> afterward.)
>>> 
>>> 2) After the pairing is done, is it correct / possible to restore a
>>> backup of the old device to the new one? My goal is to restore even
>> the
>>> apps. this way, and I don't think it would be enough to sync for
>> that.
>>> 
>>> I do realize that some settings will need to be manually restored,
>> but
>>> I'd like to automate the process as much as possible.
>>> 
>>> TIA for advice - best regards,
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>> I no longer use palm os but when I did nvbackup was the go-to app for
>> these situations
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:18:06 +0100
> From: Daniel CLEMENT <dclement1 sfr fr>
> To: Matt Davey <mcdavey mrao cam ac uk>
> Cc: "The PalmOS\(tm\) integration package"
>    <gnome-pilot-list gnome org>
> Subject: Re: Transferring settings to a new device
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> Hi, thanks for the replies
> 
> Matt Davey wrote:
>> You should be able to use the 'restore' feature in gnome-pilot.  I don't
>> have an install to hand, but as far as I remember you can right-click on
>> the sync icon on your desktop bar and select "restore..."
> 
> That should work, I thought "restore" was only for the same device where
> the backup came from (same ID).
> 
> @Oon-Ee Ng: I have located an nvbackup install file, I didn't now it. I
> wonder if it does more than the regular Gnome-Pilot backup tool.
>> 
>> Alternatively, I believe that if you just attempt a sync, gnome-pilot
>> will see an unrecognised ID and ask if you want to do a restore.  If you
>> have multiple palms known to gnome-pilot it'll let you choose one to
>> restore.
> 
> This won't harm to test, as the target Palm device will be empty.
>> 
>> Personally, I'd backup your gnome-pilot directory first, just in case!
> 
> Sure!
>> 
>> Impressive you still have a functioning device.  You've outlasted me by
>> a few years at this stage :)
> 
> I have several! A faithful Palm Treo 680 which I use (but the "o" key is
> becoming lazy), a TX and possibly somewhere in the house my old M515.
> Feel free ti make me an offer ;-)
> 
> Note that I have not received the replacement device, I just wanted to
> check how to avoid mistakes.
>> 
>> Matt
> 
> Regards,
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> Daniel CLEMENT
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