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Missing Sync for Palm OS - 4.0.2

Mac to Palm OS synchronization

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All Time:	(3.0)
Version 4.0.2:	(3.7)
Selected Version:	4.0.2
Release Date:	2004-11-23
License:	Update
Downloads (version 4.0.2):	4,965
Downloads (all versions):	119,228
Price:	$39.95

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Product Description:

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v4 is a modern replacement for PalmSource's aging HotSync Manager. Not only does The Missing Sync support existing conduits, such as Apple's iSync Conduit and Microsoft's Entourage Conduit, but it provides many new features above and beyond anything previously available for the Mac (or even Windows). New features include conduit profiles, Wi-Fi/AirPort sync, a sync reminder and much more. And all the Missing Sync favorites, like iTunes and iPhoto integration and desktop mounting, are there, too. It's time to say goodbye to outdated sync software and get The Missing Sync!

What's new in this version:

Fixed issue with mutliple users where swtiching via fast user switching could cause issues running Monitor app.
Addressed issues with iTunes plugin and Tungsten T5.
Backup conduit now sets files to type 'MSyc' so that they register as Missing Sync for Palm OS Documents.
Addressed Japanese localization issues.
Addressed issues with extraneous error messages on console.log.
Addressed issues with certain conduits (Documents To Go) that relied on SyncYieldCycles to call WaitNextEvent in order to update their status/dialog boxes.
Addressed issue where Documents To Go incorrectly reported an issue with the installation on a Japanese system.
Issue 2041 - Conduit profiles that reference MemoPadConduit.plugin are now updated to reflect MarkSpaceMemoPadConduit.plugin.
Issue 2042 - Fixed issues syncing when a device had a password assigned to it.
Issued 2043 - Increased size of settings button in German to show all text.
Fixed issue where conduit info may not be displayed correctly after conduit is added or removed.
Addressed issue with installing Tungsten T5 ROM update prematurely resetting unit.
Issue 1733 - Pocket Quicken data file now properly displays in conduit settings dialog when using Pocket Quicken 2.03 or later.
Sync reminder no longer appears while syncing.
Registration information is now written to /Library/Preferences when application is registered not from the installer. If the user does not have admin privs, authorization is required to write out the proper information.
Issue 2024 - Fixed issue sending down database list to conduits; affecting Contacts conduits as well as others based on Generic Conduit Framework.
Issue 2025 - iSync and Entourage conduit conflicts are now detected.
Issue 2026 - Package name changed to Missing Sync Installer.pkg.
Issue 2027 - Fixed issues syncing while Classic is running.
Added ability to defer registration in case user is not connected to Internet when first installing.
Issue 2029 - Updated version number in localized readmes.
Fixed issue dealing with incorrect conduit conflicts.
Addressed issue where conduit list may not properly update after adding a conduit that conflicts with another conduit.
Added code to prevent Missing Sync from crashing when conduits access the Sync Manager on more than one thread (this is not permitted according to the conduit developer documentation).
Fixed crash when dragging items from handheld to card or vice versa and then quitting.
Issue 1846 - Fixed issue with Oracle conduits freezing user interface when attempting to configure them.
Issue 1894 - Palm mounting driver now honors write protect flag and correctly reports it.
Registering during the install process now registers the application for all OS X users.
Registration of application is now handled in installer.
Issue 1967 - Addressed performance issues.
Issue 1926 - Fixed issue with airline conduits (United, Alaska, AA).
Issue 2005, if the conduit conflict dialog appears and there is no disabled conduits folder, the conduit(s) that is disabled will be renamed Disabled Conduits.
Fixed issue where some conduits that didn't have a ConfigureConduit entry point weren't being loaded
Fixed issue where Find (in log) was not available after syncing.
Issue 2008 - Fixed crash when cancelling out of registration that was initiated by a HotSync.
Issue 2009 - Fixed issue where conduits based on Generic Conduit Framework could crash if requested databases did not exist on handheld.
Fixed issue where wrong databases were being presented to conduits that had applications installed in RAM.
Issue 2011 - Addressed issue where switching handheld users multiple times could confuse application.
When an update is available, visit website now takes the user to www.markspace.com/downloads.html.
When small window is visible, window name now appears in Windows menu.
Fixed issue where conduits that used slWarning for log messages were incorrectly causing the sync to not complete (the error was bogus). A different dialog is now presented to the user indicating that there are log messages.
When a read such as SyncReadRecordByIndex fails, the m_pBytes member is no longer set to nil.l.
Fixed issue where UmCopySlotName would always return an error.
Addressed issue where conduits that call SyncYieldCycles about every tick (1/60th of a second) would slow down. This includes LifeBalance.
Addressed issues with installer incorrectly setting permissions.
Issue 1880 - Addressed duplicate file issue when copying via iTunes Plugin. Also addressed various speed issues when deleting/copying music.
Addressed long standing install conduit bug that incorrectly resizes the appinfoblock on databases. Affects the program Hours the most. Note, this bug has been in the install conduit for years.
Addressed issues with VFSFileGet and VFSFileRead affecting some conduits such as SplashPhoto.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher

Feedback Summary:

Version 4.0.2:
Overall Rating:	(3.7)	Features:	(3.9)	Support:	(3.7)
Ease of Use:	(3.6)	Quality / Stability:	(3.7)	Price:	(3.3)

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I gave up on this. - Version: 6.0.3, 9/27/2009 07:56AM PST

Doug Miner

It worked OK for a couple of years, but got progressively less functional as it failed to keep up with OS updates. I finally abandoned it in favor of iSync which works very well and has a much less confusing interface.

Website is confusing - Version: 6.0.5, 9/26/2009 11:31AM PST

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loehman

If you look at the Missing Sync software update page, it says this is not compatible with Snow Leopard. When I installed it, I had to reboot twice to make it sync properly. Still quirky. But I like my Palm Treo and won't replace the phone until it totally dies. DO read the installation notes and back up your address book and calendar. Just in case.

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Website is confusing

An Ordinary Soldier - Version: 6.0.5, 9/26/2009 09:17AM PST

hyperd--2008

Marginally successful on my new Palm Pre. Copied my address book but not iCal (I seem to have duplicate calendars?)
Does not copy Now Up to Date, my beloved calendar program (Not the dastardly useless "NightHawk"). The old Missing Sync copies NUD to my Palm Tungsten beautifully. Oh well, maybe in couple of years when I have moved onto another phone they will get this one right.