Re: Auto backup?

On 09/02/2011 03:32 AM, Mike Scott wrote:
> On 01/09/2011 22:23, . wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 09/01/2011 04:29 PM, Mike Scott wrote:
>>> On 01/09/11 20:43, . wrote:
>>>> How can I configure Oo Writer to make automatic backups on the current
>>>> document I'm working on?
>>>>
>>>
>>> I really would suggest trying the help file first before asking in a
>>> public forum. The explanation there seems quite clear, and takes a
>>> whole 10 seconds to find.
>>>
>>> Just search for 'backups'
>>
>> I already did and it does not work. I like Oo but a lot of the problems
>> that occur aren't because of user error- some of the functions simply
>> don't work.
>
> Then you should have said so, and said what 'does not work'.
>
> However, I'll grant that the help system on the XP machine I'm writing
> this on (running OOo 3.1.1) has a less comprehensive search facility
> than the ubuntu system I was using yesterday (I can't remember the OOo
> version).
>
> But nevertheless you seem to have found the relevant place to look;
> and if neither option 'always create backup' and 'autosave every...'
> is what you're after, you'll have to be more explicit.
>>
>> Tell me- why is it on these "help" forums do so some people get told
>> essentially to "solve your problems yourself?" Rather than being
>
> Because a lot of people apparently simply can't be bothered to look
> for themselves. There's an old adage about feeding a man, and teaching
> him to feed himself -- and I don't see that being told to use the help
> system is exactly out of order. Google is quite useful too.
>
>> beligerant why not just delete the email? I came here looking for help
>> AFTER I read and tried the "help" file. I already tried the following
>> and the thing doesn't work. Oo will not make backup copies of my work no
>> matter what I check off or what path I provide.
>
> As I indicated above, you need to be clear about the problem. If you
> ask the wrong question, you're going to get the wrong answer.
>
> So
> 0. Read and Google as much as possible
> 1. Ask what the /real/ problem is
> 2. Say what you tried and what happened (or not)
> 3. Give O/S and OOo versions
>
> Oh, and
> 4. DO NOT reply directly to list contributors unless there's a
> singularly good reason. List etiquette is always that communications
> go via the list; it's what it's for. I for one do not wish to be
> drowned in a sea of email from all and sundry who think I might like a
> spare copy of something I'll see anyway. Thank you.
>
>



1. If you don't like what people say- delete it.  It doesn't cost you
anything.
2. This isn't your list- it's not your property so get used to the idea
of people speaking in a way that's different than the way you want them to.
3. This is a help list- not a "we'll attack you" list.

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