Alternating between Bonjour and other sync methods?

[julienl]

Hi,

I use Bonjour sync because I regularly find myself without Internet access (roughly every week for 1-2 days). It works well but sometimes is a bit "heavy" because I have to make sure that all my devices are on and communicate, e.g. before leaving for work, leaving for the week-end, etc.

I was wondering if there is a way that works well to use for example the Omni sync server, and then, when I don't have an Internet access, switch to Bonjour between my main laptop and ipod? Or is it too risky or would not work properly?

Thanks!

Julien

[whpalmer4]

You can do this, but you have to have all of your devices synced before you switch, or you may lose some changes. When you do the switch, add a test action to one device and sync them all to make sure it appears everywhere.

It would be safer to simply take only one device when venturing into the internet-free wilderness...just make sure it has been synced before you leave so it has all the latest data.

[julienl]

Thanks for the advice, I will see if it can be "lighter" this way.

Unfortunately I "need" my two devices, specifically it is when I go to my cottage and while there I setup my laptop for work and music (so I can do, in particular, all my project reviews and/or get work done) and I use my ipod to do the follow up on outdoor tasks, go get groceries, to have with me on a walk, etc.

Not such a bad situation, but really the power to have OF always handy on the ipod is really worth too much to sacrifice (and I don't think I can do the reviews there, even if I wanted to! :) ).

Thanks again!

Julien