On Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:21:41 -0700 David Belina <[email protected]> wrote:
> As to USB stick usage: > > For setup, just answer yes to all prompts if you want the default > configuration. > > as to USB drives and how to use them: > > USB flash drives can withstand between 10,000 to 100,000 write/erase cycles, > depending on the memory technology used. When the limit is reached, some > portion of the memory may not function properly, leading to lost of data and > corruption. > Dave > As to set up, just answering yes to all prompts no to all the prompts should > give you a default configuration. > > Dave > To prevent corruption and resulting data loss, it is essential to observe the operating system's USB device removal protocols. Often on en-Forum we see complaints of data loss when users work direct to the USB key; this is why we recommend transfer of files to the hard disk and working with them there. > > On November 21, 2019 at 10:08:47 AM, Alan Pearce > ([email protected]) wrote: > > I can't answer your question but from information I have gleaned from another > group, working on thumb drives/usb sticks isn't a good idea as apparently > they don't like long term multiple access. So download to your pc and carry > out your work then upload to store seems to be the answer. But I am no > expert.Cheers,Alan > > -------- Original message -------- > From: James Wheeler <[email protected]> > Date: 21/11/2019 14:30 (GMT+00:00) > To: [email protected] > Subject: Database Wizard > > I have recently purchased a new computer and installed OpenOffice. It’s > asking me if I want to create a new database or use an existing? I have a > thumb drive full of documents that are in OpenOffice format and all that I > want to do is plug in the thumb drive and continue working on the files that > are already there. What is the simplest way to set this program up?Thanks,Jim > ---------------------------------------------------------------------To > unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] additional > commands, e-mail: [email protected] -- Rory O'Farrell <[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
