How do I easily synchronise my files btwn the office and home?

[The 2 Ms]

I regularly move Microsoft Office files I am working on between the office
and home. The folders quickly become unsynchronised with different versions
of documents in both locations. It is driving me nuts having to manually
compare each file/folder and sub directory to be sure I don't lose work.
Anybody know any auto-synchronising software that could help? Thankz!

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

Check Windows Help files. There you can read about your two
options...the Briefcase or Offline Files.

You'll have to decide which is best for your situation...here's some
basic info....

"Briefcase is specifically intended for transferring and synchronizing
files between separate PCs."

"Offline Files is geared more toward transferring and synchronizing
network files in instances where a PC is sometimes connected to a
network and sometimes not. "

Here's some further info you can read...

http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=159905095&tid=5984

http://emea.windowsitpro.com/Windows/Article/ArticleID/8747/8747.html

There also a section on it if you have the book "Windows XP Networking
Inside/Out"...which comes down to two sentences...

" Choosing Between Briefcase and Offline Files"

* If you are using Window XP Home Edition, you must use briefcase
because Offline Files is not available in WinXP Home.

* If you are using a LAN or a dial-up network connection that supports
File And Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks via SMB, use Offline
Files to take advantage of its greater power, speed, and flexibility.

* If you need to use a Direct Cable Connection or removable media to
transfer the files, you must use Briefcase.

Good luck...

Dian D. Chapman, Technical Consultant
Microsoft MVP, MOS Certified
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[Chris Schatte]

The 2 Ms,
Not to intrude,
Here is another option / solution that you could look at if you are self
employed:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/default.mspx

Chris Schatte

 

[SeaSky the Borderline Genus]

I have never ever read a tutorial/FAQ/Help file that is useful

 

[Bob I]

I suggest you try reading one with content sometime.